About Kanoya
Kanoya is a city in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of about 101,096 inhabitants. About 29.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.1. The average taxable income is about 288.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 226/km² (ranked #363 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.8% and the city counts 13 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 1.1% (-2.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kanoya to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kanoya — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kanoya — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kanoya recorded 788 births and 1,535 deaths (natural change -747), with 4,093 people moving in and 4,360 moving out (net migration -267).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kanoya — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 13 standard points in Kanoya: residential land averages 14,192 yen/m² (median 14,400, highest 23,600), commercial land averages 34,150 yen/m², with an average change of -0.28 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kanoya
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kanoya.
Train stations near Kanoya
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kanoya population?
About 101,096 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kanoya?
About 226 inhabitants/km² (area 448.2 km²).
Average rent in Kanoya?
About 1,831 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kanoya to Tokyo?
About 950 km in a straight line.