Climate
About Wakayama
Wakayama is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 356,729 inhabitants. About 30.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 50.3. The average taxable income is about 348.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,708/km² (ranked #127 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.3% and the city counts 37 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 11% (-2.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Wakayama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Wakayama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Wakayama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Wakayama recorded 2,235 births and 5,238 deaths (natural change -3,003), with 7,395 people moving in and 8,098 moving out (net migration -703).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Wakayama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 75 standard points in Wakayama: residential land averages 64,157 yen/m² (median 53,700, highest 156,000), commercial land averages 153,130 yen/m², with an average change of +0.32 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Wakayama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Wakayama.
Train stations near Wakayama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Wakayama population?
About 356,729 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Wakayama?
About 1,708 inhabitants/km² (area 208.9 km²).
Average rent in Wakayama?
About 2,466 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Wakayama to Tokyo?
About 443 km in a straight line.