About Hekinan
Hekinan is a city in Aichi, Japan, with a population of about 72,458 inhabitants. About 23.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 45.2. The average taxable income is about 363.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,974/km² (ranked #109 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.0% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 16.8% (+1.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hekinan to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hekinan — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hekinan — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hekinan recorded 454 births and 852 deaths (natural change -398), with 2,607 people moving in and 2,702 moving out (net migration -95).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hekinan — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 25 standard points in Hekinan: residential land averages 73,167 yen/m² (median 74,850, highest 109,000), commercial land averages 100,075 yen/m², with an average change of +0.37 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hekinan
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hekinan.
Train stations near Hekinan
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hekinan population?
About 72,458 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hekinan?
About 1,974 inhabitants/km² (area 36.7 km²).
Average rent in Hekinan?
About 2,574 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hekinan to Tokyo?
About 262 km in a straight line.