Climate
About Kushima
Kushima is a city in Miyazaki, Japan, with a population of about 16,822 inhabitants. About 42.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 61.2. The average taxable income is about 259.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 57/km² (ranked #500 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.7% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 42.8% (-10.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kushima to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Kushima — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Kushima — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Kushima recorded 66 births and 391 deaths (natural change -325), with 371 people moving in and 594 moving out (net migration -223).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Kushima — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Kushima: residential land averages 12,350 yen/m² (median 10,800, highest 17,400), commercial land averages 22,500 yen/m², with an average change of -1.30 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Kushima
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Kushima.
Train stations near Kushima
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Kushima population?
About 16,822 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Kushima?
About 57 inhabitants/km² (area 294.9 km²).
Average rent in Kushima?
About 1,343 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Kushima to Tokyo?
About 912 km in a straight line.