About Hanyū
Hanyū is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 52,862 inhabitants. About 29.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.2. The average taxable income is about 317.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 902/km² (ranked #201 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 66.1% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 9% (-3.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hanyū to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hanyū — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hanyū — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hanyū recorded 236 births and 712 deaths (natural change -476), with 1,955 people moving in and 1,952 moving out (net migration +3).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hanyū — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 16 standard points in Hanyū: residential land averages 30,518 yen/m² (median 30,200, highest 43,100), commercial land averages 42,650 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 Hanyū
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hanyū.
Train stations near Hanyū
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hanyū population?
About 52,862 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hanyū?
About 902 inhabitants/km² (area 58.6 km²).
Average rent in Hanyū?
About 2,597 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hanyū to Tokyo?
About 55 km in a straight line.