About Wako
Wako is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 83,989 inhabitants. About 17.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 41.3. The average taxable income is about 410.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 7,635/km² (ranked #23 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 40.1% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 68.9% (+3.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Wako to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Wako — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Wako — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Wako recorded 607 births and 578 deaths (natural change +29), with 6,862 people moving in and 6,797 moving out (net migration +65).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Wako — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 13 standard points in Wako: residential land averages 305,000 yen/m² (median 259,500, highest 447,000), commercial land averages 684,000 yen/m², with an average change of +4.12 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Wako
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Wako.
Train stations near Wako
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Wako population?
About 83,989 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Wako?
About 7,635 inhabitants/km² (area 11.0 km²).
Average rent in Wako?
About 4,603 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Wako to Tokyo?
About 13 km in a straight line.