About Chatan
Chatan is a city in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of about 28,201 inhabitants. About 20.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.0. The average taxable income is about 343.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,029/km² (ranked #107 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 39.7% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 76.1% (-0.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Chatan to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Chatan — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Chatan — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Chatan recorded 235 births and 249 deaths (natural change -14), with 1,767 people moving in and 1,623 moving out (net migration +144).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Chatan — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Chatan: residential land averages 217,250 yen/m² (median 213,000, highest 286,000), commercial land averages 159,000 yen/m², with an average change of +9.20 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Chatan
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Chatan.
Train stations near Chatan
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Chatan population?
About 28,201 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Chatan?
About 2,029 inhabitants/km² (area 13.9 km²).
Distance from Chatan to Tokyo?
About 1,542 km in a straight line.