About Itoigawa
Itoigawa is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 40,765 inhabitants. About 40.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 57.7. The average taxable income is about 286.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 55/km² (ranked #501 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 66.3% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 33.7% (-7.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Itoigawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Itoigawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Itoigawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Itoigawa recorded 132 births and 801 deaths (natural change -669), with 723 people moving in and 924 moving out (net migration -201).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Itoigawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 11 standard points in Itoigawa: residential land averages 30,675 yen/m² (median 24,450, highest 57,300), commercial land averages 39,250 yen/m², with an average change of -2.69 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Itoigawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Itoigawa.
Train stations near Itoigawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Itoigawa population?
About 40,765 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Itoigawa?
About 55 inhabitants/km² (area 746.2 km²).
Average rent in Itoigawa?
About 1,986 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Itoigawa to Tokyo?
About 223 km in a straight line.