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Kawaguchi

Saitama, Japan
Population594,274
PrefectureSaitama
Over 6523.2 %
Density9,585 /km²
Avg. temp15.3 °C
To Tokyo13 km
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Annual avg 15.3°C Warmest 27.1°C Coldest 3.8°C Rainfall 1,538 mm

About Kawaguchi

Kawaguchi is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 594,274 inhabitants. About 23.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.0. The average taxable income is about 372.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 9,585/km² (ranked #12 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.5% and the city counts 20 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 36.5% (+2.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kawaguchi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Kawaguchi — key statistics

Population594,2742020 census
Aged 65+23.2 %
Median age46.0
Income / taxpayer372.0万 yen2023
Density9,585/km²
Area62.0km²
Home ownership52.5 %2018
Vacant homes8.2 %2018
Hospitals20facilities
Clinics332facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)80schools
Rent / tatami4,295yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.952021
Doctors932physicians
Dental clinics278facilities
High schools7schools
Kindergartens39schools
Libraries7libraries
Unemployment4.0 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 435,310 → 594,274

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Kawaguchi

Closest railway stations.

Kawaguchi Station0.7km
Nishikawaguchi Station1.3km
Kawaguchi-motogō Station1.8km
Kitaakabane Station2.1km
Ukima-funado Station2.3km
Minamihatogaya Station2.6km
Akabane-iwabuchi Station2.6km
Toda Kōen Station2.9km
Warabi Station3.1km
Akabane Station3.2km
Shimura-sakaue Station3.5km
Shimo Station3.6km
Hatogaya Station3.7km
Hasune Station3.7km

Frequently asked questions

Kawaguchi population?

About 594,274 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Kawaguchi?

About 9,585 inhabitants/km² (area 62.0 km²).

Average rent in Kawaguchi?

About 4,295 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Kawaguchi to Tokyo?

About 13 km in a straight line.