About Hashimoto
Hashimoto is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 60,818 inhabitants. About 33.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.9. The average taxable income is about 303.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 466/km² (ranked #276 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 67.3% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 15.6% (-4.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hashimoto to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hashimoto — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hashimoto — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hashimoto recorded 285 births and 915 deaths (natural change -630), with 1,321 people moving in and 1,449 moving out (net migration -128).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hashimoto — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 8 standard points in Hashimoto: residential land averages 32,675 yen/m² (median 31,900, highest 40,600), commercial land averages 77,800 yen/m², with an average change of -0.88 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hashimoto
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hashimoto.
Train stations near Hashimoto
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hashimoto population?
About 60,818 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hashimoto?
About 466 inhabitants/km² (area 130.6 km²).
Average rent in Hashimoto?
About 2,022 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hashimoto to Tokyo?
About 402 km in a straight line.