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Himeji

Hyōgo, Japan
Population530,495
PrefectureHyōgo
Over 6526.8 %
Density992 /km²
Avg. temp15.2 °C
To Tokyo464 km
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Annual avg 15.2°C Warmest 27.2°C Coldest 4.2°C Rainfall 1,640 mm

About Himeji

Himeji is a city in Hyōgo, Japan, with a population of about 530,495 inhabitants. About 26.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.7. The average taxable income is about 356.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 992/km² (ranked #189 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.1% and the city counts 34 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 7.2% (-1.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Himeji to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Himeji — key statistics

Population530,4952020 census
Aged 65+26.8 %
Median age47.7
Income / taxpayer356.7万 yen2023
Density992/km²
Area534.6km²
Home ownership56.1 %2018
Vacant homes14.1 %2018
Hospitals34facilities
Clinics415facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)104schools
Rent / tatami2,535yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.872021
Doctors1,409physicians
Dental clinics283facilities
High schools22schools
Kindergartens40schools
Libraries15libraries
Unemployment4.0 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 494,825 → 530,495

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Himeji

Closest railway stations.

Himeji Station1.3km
Sanyōhimeji Station1.7km
Tegara Station1.7km
Kyōguchi Station2.1km
Kameyama Station2.2km
Mega Station2.8km
Shikama Station2.9km
Gochaku Station3.2km
Shirahamanomiya Station3.4km
Yaka Station4.2km
Nozato Station4.5km
Harima Takaoka Station4.7km
Nishishikama Station4.7km
Himejibessho Station5.0km

Frequently asked questions

Himeji population?

About 530,495 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Himeji?

About 992 inhabitants/km² (area 534.6 km²).

Average rent in Himeji?

About 2,535 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Himeji to Tokyo?

About 464 km in a straight line.