Climate
About Kawagoe
Kawagoe is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 354,571 inhabitants. About 25.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.7. The average taxable income is about 356.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 3,250/km² (ranked #71 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.5% and the city counts 24 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 36.7% (+1.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kawagoe to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kawagoe — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kawagoe — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kawagoe recorded 2,005 births and 3,973 deaths (natural change -1,968), with 14,319 people moving in and 12,813 moving out (net migration +1,506).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kawagoe — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 66 standard points in Kawagoe: residential land averages 150,760 yen/m² (median 143,000, highest 313,000), commercial land averages 356,357 yen/m², with an average change of +2.52 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kawagoe
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kawagoe.
Train stations near Kawagoe
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kawagoe population?
About 354,571 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kawagoe?
About 3,250 inhabitants/km² (area 109.1 km²).
Average rent in Kawagoe?
About 3,559 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kawagoe to Tokyo?
About 31 km in a straight line.