Climate
About Sayama
Sayama is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 148,699 inhabitants. About 32.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.8. The average taxable income is about 326.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 3,035/km² (ranked #75 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.0% and the city counts 11 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 19.9% (-2.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sayama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sayama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sayama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sayama recorded 742 births and 1,779 deaths (natural change -1,037), with 5,903 people moving in and 5,325 moving out (net migration +578).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sayama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 30 standard points in Sayama: residential land averages 115,405 yen/m² (median 108,000, highest 193,000), commercial land averages 200,250 yen/m², with an average change of +1.22 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sayama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sayama.
Train stations near Sayama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sayama population?
About 148,699 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sayama?
About 3,035 inhabitants/km² (area 49.0 km²).
Average rent in Sayama?
About 2,886 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sayama to Tokyo?
About 31 km in a straight line.