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)
Okinawa — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Okinawa recorded 1,306 births and 1,348 deaths (natural change -42), with 5,800 people moving in and 6,216 moving out (net migration -416).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Okinawa — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 13 standard points in Okinawa: residential land averages 95,650 yen/m² (median 92,450, highest 140,000), commercial land averages 143,333 yen/m², with an average change of +4.64 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
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.