Climate
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a city in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of about 1,200,754 inhabitants. About 25.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.8. The average taxable income is about 367.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,324/km² (ranked #150 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.0% and the city counts 81 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 21% (+0.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hiroshima to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hiroshima — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hiroshima — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hiroshima recorded 7,868 births and 12,639 deaths (natural change -4,771), with 55,137 people moving in and 57,642 moving out (net migration -2,505).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hiroshima — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 267 standard points in Hiroshima: residential land averages 142,623 yen/m² (median 124,000, highest 578,000), commercial land averages 853,104 yen/m², with an average change of +3.35 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hiroshima
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hiroshima.
Train stations near Hiroshima
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hiroshima population?
About 1,200,754 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hiroshima?
About 1,324 inhabitants/km² (area 906.7 km²).
Average rent in Hiroshima?
About 3,109 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hiroshima to Tokyo?
About 675 km in a straight line.