About Hitoyoshi
Hitoyoshi is a city in Kumamoto, Japan, with a population of about 31,108 inhabitants. About 37.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.9. The average taxable income is about 290.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 148/km² (ranked #420 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.7% and the city counts 9 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 26.3% (-8.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hitoyoshi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hitoyoshi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hitoyoshi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hitoyoshi recorded 155 births and 559 deaths (natural change -404), with 1,123 people moving in and 1,286 moving out (net migration -163).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hitoyoshi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Hitoyoshi: residential land averages 20,350 yen/m² (median 21,550, highest 25,900), commercial land averages 30,900 yen/m², with an average change of -0.92 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hitoyoshi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hitoyoshi.
Train stations near Hitoyoshi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hitoyoshi population?
About 31,108 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hitoyoshi?
About 148 inhabitants/km² (area 210.6 km²).
Average rent in Hitoyoshi?
About 1,831 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hitoyoshi to Tokyo?
About 911 km in a straight line.