Climate
About Hamada
Hamada is a city in Shimane, Japan, with a population of about 54,592 inhabitants. About 35.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 54.0. The average taxable income is about 286.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 79/km² (ranked #475 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.2% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 24.3% (-6.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hamada to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Hamada — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Hamada — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Hamada recorded 244 births and 906 deaths (natural change -662), with 1,353 people moving in and 1,821 moving out (net migration -468).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Hamada — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Hamada: residential land averages 24,700 yen/m² (median 22,350, highest 47,000), commercial land averages 66,850 yen/m², with an average change of -1.97 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Hamada
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Hamada.
Train stations near Hamada
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Hamada population?
About 54,592 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Hamada?
About 79 inhabitants/km² (area 690.6 km²).
Average rent in Hamada?
About 1,690 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Hamada to Tokyo?
About 697 km in a straight line.