Climate
About Fukui-shi
Fukui-shi is a city in Fukui, Japan, with a population of about 262,328 inhabitants. About 28.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.9. The average taxable income is about 345.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 489/km² (ranked #267 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.4% and the city counts 27 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 1% (-1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Fukui-shi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Fukui-shi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Fukui-shi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Fukui-shi recorded 1,744 births and 3,345 deaths (natural change -1,601), with 6,130 people moving in and 7,087 moving out (net migration -957).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Fukui-shi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 60 standard points in Fukui-shi: residential land averages 59,674 yen/m² (median 59,300, highest 96,400), commercial land averages 205,658 yen/m², with an average change of +1.10 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Fukui-shi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Fukui-shi.
Train stations near Fukui-shi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Fukui-shi population?
About 262,328 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Fukui-shi?
About 489 inhabitants/km² (area 536.4 km²).
Average rent in Fukui-shi?
About 2,648 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Fukui-shi to Tokyo?
About 316 km in a straight line.