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Kanazawa

Ishikawa, Japan
Population463,254
PrefectureIshikawa
Over 6526.2 %
Density988 /km²
Avg. temp14.2 °C
To Tokyo294 km
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Annual avg 14.2°C Warmest 26.5°C Coldest 2.8°C Rainfall 2,132 mm

About Kanazawa

Kanazawa is a city in Ishikawa, Japan, with a population of about 463,254 inhabitants. About 26.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.3. The average taxable income is about 357.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 988/km² (ranked #190 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 48.0% and the city counts 43 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 10.9% (-0.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kanazawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Kanazawa — key statistics

Population463,2542020 census
Aged 65+26.2 %
Median age47.3
Income / taxpayer357.4万 yen2023
Density988/km²
Area468.8km²
Home ownership48.0 %2018
Vacant homes14.8 %2018
Hospitals43facilities
Clinics421facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)88schools
Rent / tatami2,755yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.882021
Doctors1,882physicians
Dental clinics228facilities
High schools20schools
Kindergartens26schools
Libraries8libraries
Unemployment3.3 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 417,684 → 463,254

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

Train stations near Kanazawa

Closest railway stations.

Mitsukuchi Station2.8km
Waridashi Station2.9km
Mitsuya Station2.9km
Isobe Station2.9km
Ōkobata Station3.0km
Kamimoroe Station3.1km
Kitama Station3.4km
Nanatsuya Station3.6km
Kaga Tsume Station3.7km
Kanazawa Station3.7km
Awagasaki Station3.9km
Uchinada Station4.0km
Shinsusaki Station4.0km
Higashikanazawa Station4.8km

Frequently asked questions

Kanazawa population?

About 463,254 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Kanazawa?

About 988 inhabitants/km² (area 468.8 km²).

Average rent in Kanazawa?

About 2,755 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Kanazawa to Tokyo?

About 294 km in a straight line.