About Iwata
Iwata is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 166,672 inhabitants. About 28.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.3. The average taxable income is about 321.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,019/km² (ranked #180 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 64.2% and the city counts 9 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 18.4% (-0.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Iwata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Iwata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Iwata — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Iwata recorded 849 births and 1,917 deaths (natural change -1,068), with 5,148 people moving in and 5,418 moving out (net migration -270).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Iwata — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 30 standard points in Iwata: residential land averages 55,575 yen/m² (median 58,750, highest 89,200), commercial land averages 79,250 yen/m², with an average change of +0.30 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Iwata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Iwata.
Train stations near Iwata
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Iwata population?
About 166,672 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Iwata?
About 1,019 inhabitants/km² (area 163.5 km²).
Average rent in Iwata?
About 2,686 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Iwata to Tokyo?
About 201 km in a straight line.