About Hita
Hita is a city in Oita, Japan, with a population of about 62,657 inhabitants. About 35.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 54.7. The average taxable income is about 280.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 94/km² (ranked #459 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.6% and the city counts 17 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 25.3% (-5.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hita to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hita — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hita — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hita recorded 318 births and 1,047 deaths (natural change -729), with 1,503 people moving in and 1,760 moving out (net migration -257).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hita — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Hita: residential land averages 38,433 yen/m² (median 37,700, highest 54,000), commercial land averages 53,667 yen/m², with an average change of +0.11 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hita
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hita.
Train stations near Hita
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hita population?
About 62,657 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hita?
About 94 inhabitants/km² (area 666.0 km²).
Average rent in Hita?
About 1,894 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hita to Tokyo?
About 845 km in a straight line.