Climate
About Ishigaki
Ishigaki is a city in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of about 47,637 inhabitants. About 22.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 44.5. The average taxable income is about 296.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 208/km² (ranked #374 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 29.8% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 22.7% (+0.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ishigaki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ishigaki — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ishigaki — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ishigaki recorded 415 births and 534 deaths (natural change -119), with 3,256 people moving in and 3,553 moving out (net migration -297).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ishigaki — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Ishigaki: residential land averages 72,767 yen/m² (median 72,800, highest 73,800), commercial land averages 151,750 yen/m², with an average change of +5.78 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ishigaki
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ishigaki.
Train stations near Ishigaki
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ishigaki population?
About 47,637 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ishigaki?
About 208 inhabitants/km² (area 229.2 km²).
Average rent in Ishigaki?
About 2,654 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ishigaki to Tokyo?
About 1,954 km in a straight line.