About Kakegawa
Kakegawa is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 114,954 inhabitants. About 27.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.9. The average taxable income is about 324.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 433/km² (ranked #285 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 57.9% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 21.8% (+0.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kakegawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kakegawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kakegawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kakegawa recorded 685 births and 1,376 deaths (natural change -691), with 4,011 people moving in and 3,789 moving out (net migration +222).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kakegawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 13 standard points in Kakegawa: residential land averages 56,700 yen/m² (median 59,200, highest 82,900), commercial land averages 66,300 yen/m², with an average change of +0.02 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kakegawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kakegawa.
Train stations near Kakegawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kakegawa population?
About 114,954 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kakegawa?
About 433 inhabitants/km² (area 265.7 km²).
Average rent in Kakegawa?
About 2,598 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kakegawa to Tokyo?
About 184 km in a straight line.