Climate
About Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 1,612,392 inhabitants. About 21.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.7. The average taxable income is about 379.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 4,694/km² (ranked #52 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 33.9% and the city counts 115 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 48.1% (+4.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Fukuoka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Fukuoka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Fukuoka — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Fukuoka recorded 11,733 births and 14,745 deaths (natural change -3,012), with 114,854 people moving in and 106,347 moving out (net migration +8,507).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Fukuoka — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 575 standard points in Fukuoka: residential land averages 160,599 yen/m² (median 110,500, highest 1,490,000), commercial land averages 1,138,129 yen/m², with an average change of +5.13 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Fukuoka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Fukuoka.
Train stations near Fukuoka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Fukuoka population?
About 1,612,392 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Fukuoka?
About 4,694 inhabitants/km² (area 343.5 km²).
Average rent in Fukuoka?
About 3,394 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Fukuoka to Tokyo?
About 880 km in a straight line.