About Honjō
Honjō is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 78,569 inhabitants. About 28.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.6. The average taxable income is about 345.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 876/km² (ranked #205 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.4% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 9% (+0.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Honjō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Honjō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Honjō — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Honjō recorded 396 births and 1,115 deaths (natural change -719), with 3,053 people moving in and 2,989 moving out (net migration +64).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Honjō — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 15 standard points in Honjō: residential land averages 44,045 yen/m² (median 44,500, highest 73,500), commercial land averages 65,600 yen/m², with an average change of +0.18 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Honjō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Honjō.
Train stations near Honjō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Honjō population?
About 78,569 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Honjō?
About 876 inhabitants/km² (area 89.7 km²).
Average rent in Honjō?
About 2,470 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Honjō to Tokyo?
About 76 km in a straight line.