Climate
About Katsuyama
Katsuyama is a city in Fukui, Japan, with a population of about 22,150 inhabitants. About 37.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.1. The average taxable income is about 281.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 87/km² (ranked #467 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 76.7% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 28.2% (-8.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Katsuyama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Katsuyama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Katsuyama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Katsuyama recorded 91 births and 342 deaths (natural change -251), with 319 people moving in and 487 moving out (net migration -168).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Katsuyama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Katsuyama: residential land averages 13,733 yen/m² (median 13,600, highest 14,700), commercial land averages 26,200 yen/m², with an average change of -2.08 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Katsuyama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Katsuyama.
Train stations near Katsuyama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Katsuyama population?
About 22,150 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Katsuyama?
About 87 inhabitants/km² (area 253.9 km²).
Average rent in Katsuyama?
About 1,901 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Katsuyama to Tokyo?
About 291 km in a straight line.