Climate
About Hirakata
Hirakata is a city in Ōsaka, Japan, with a population of about 397,289 inhabitants. About 27.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.4. The average taxable income is about 363.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 6,103/km² (ranked #35 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.6% and the city counts 24 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 12.4% (-1.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hirakata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hirakata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hirakata — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hirakata recorded 2,383 births and 4,667 deaths (natural change -2,284), with 12,079 people moving in and 11,891 moving out (net migration +188).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hirakata — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 70 standard points in Hirakata: residential land averages 141,674 yen/m² (median 137,000, highest 337,000), commercial land averages 405,625 yen/m², with an average change of +2.82 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hirakata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hirakata.
Train stations near Hirakata
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hirakata population?
About 397,289 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hirakata?
About 6,103 inhabitants/km² (area 65.1 km²).
Average rent in Hirakata?
About 2,831 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hirakata to Tokyo?
About 380 km in a straight line.