About Uwajima
Uwajima is a city in Ehime, Japan, with a population of about 70,809 inhabitants. About 39.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 58.2. The average taxable income is about 297.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 151/km² (ranked #418 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.1% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 36.2% (-8.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Uwajima to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Uwajima — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Uwajima — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Uwajima recorded 293 births and 1,378 deaths (natural change -1,085), with 1,445 people moving in and 1,951 moving out (net migration -506).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Uwajima — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 10 standard points in Uwajima: residential land averages 40,320 yen/m² (median 37,100, highest 66,500), commercial land averages 68,825 yen/m², with an average change of -1.57 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Uwajima
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Uwajima.
Train stations near Uwajima
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Uwajima population?
About 70,809 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Uwajima?
About 151 inhabitants/km² (area 468.2 km²).
Average rent in Uwajima?
About 1,885 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Uwajima to Tokyo?
About 710 km in a straight line.