Climate
About Iwatsuki
Iwatsuki is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 111,815 inhabitants. About 30.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.7. The population density is about 2,273/km² (ranked #98 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 64.2% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 2005, the population has grown by 2.6% (+1.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Iwatsuki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Iwatsuki — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Iwatsuki — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Iwatsuki recorded 590 births and 1,496 deaths (natural change -906), with 4,453 people moving in and 4,310 moving out (net migration +143).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Iwatsuki — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 18 standard points in Iwatsuki: residential land averages 100,362 yen/m² (median 95,900, highest 131,000), commercial land averages 177,333 yen/m², with an average change of +1.67 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Iwatsuki
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Iwatsuki.
Train stations near Iwatsuki
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Iwatsuki population?
About 111,815 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Iwatsuki?
About 2,273 inhabitants/km² (area 49.2 km²).
Average rent in Iwatsuki?
About 3,001 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Iwatsuki to Tokyo?
About 31 km in a straight line.