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Iwade

Wakayama, Japan
Population53,967
PrefectureWakayama
Over 6523.8 %
Density1,402 /km²
To Tokyo430 km
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About Iwade

Iwade is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 53,967 inhabitants. About 23.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.0. The average taxable income is about 317.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,402/km² (ranked #144 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 68.3% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 123.7% (+1.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Iwade to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Iwade — key statistics

Population53,9672020 census
Registered population53,6481 Jan 2026 · -0.47 % vs 2025
Aged 65+23.8 %
Median age47.0
Income / taxpayer317.9万 yen2023
Density1,402/km²
Area38.5km²
Home ownership68.3 %2018
Vacant homes11.0 %2018
Hospitals4facilities
Clinics46facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)8schools
Rent / tatami2,361yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.632021
Doctors86physicians
Dental clinics21facilities
High schools1schools
Kindergartens2schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment4.3 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 24,125 → 53,967

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

Iwade — population dynamics & households

Births3462024 · 6.4‰
Deaths57010.6‰
Natural change-224-4.2‰
Moved in1,717
Moved out1,683
Net migration+34+0.6‰
Marriages2154.0‰
Households21,9992020 census
One-person households28.3 %

In 2024, Iwade recorded 346 births and 570 deaths (natural change -224), with 1,717 people moving in and 1,683 moving out (net migration +34).

Age structure 2020
0–14 13.7 %15–64 62.1 %65+ 24.2 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Iwade — official land prices 2026

Change vs previous year+0.33 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 4 standard points in Iwade, with an average change of +0.33 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Iwade

Closest railway stations.

Funato Station0.5km
Iwade Station0.7km
Shimoisaka Station2.5km
Kiiogura Station2.7km
Kanrojimae Station4.3km
Kishi Station4.5km
Uchita Station4.7km
Nishiyamaguchi Station5.1km
Hoshiya Station5.1km
Ōikeyūen Station5.8km
Senda Station6.6km
Kii Station6.8km
Sandō Station7.0km
Kiinagata Station7.2km

Frequently asked questions

Iwade population?

About 53,967 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Iwade?

About 1,402 inhabitants/km² (area 38.5 km²).

Average rent in Iwade?

About 2,361 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Iwade to Tokyo?

About 430 km in a straight line.