Climate
About Okinawa
Okinawa is a city in Okinawa, Japan, with a population of about 142,752 inhabitants. About 20.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.0. The average taxable income is about 303.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,872/km² (ranked #81 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 36.4% and the city counts 9 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 50.5% (+2.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Okinawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Okinawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Okinawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Okinawa.
Train stations near Okinawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Okinawa population?
About 142,752 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Okinawa?
About 2,872 inhabitants/km² (area 49.7 km²).
Average rent in Okinawa?
About 2,395 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Okinawa to Tokyo?
About 1,537 km in a straight line.