Climate
About Hōfu
Hōfu is a city in Yamaguchi, Japan, with a population of about 113,979 inhabitants. About 30.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.1. The average taxable income is about 312.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 602/km² (ranked #242 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.7% and the city counts 10 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 2.3% (-1.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hōfu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hōfu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hōfu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hōfu recorded 771 births and 1,626 deaths (natural change -855), with 5,014 people moving in and 4,709 moving out (net migration +305).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hōfu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 30 standard points in Hōfu: residential land averages 30,000 yen/m² (median 31,300, highest 45,300), commercial land averages 70,150 yen/m², with an average change of +1.07 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hōfu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hōfu.
Train stations near Hōfu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hōfu population?
About 113,979 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hōfu?
About 602 inhabitants/km² (area 189.4 km²).
Average rent in Hōfu?
About 2,090 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hōfu to Tokyo?
About 764 km in a straight line.