About Saijō
Saijō is a city in Ehime, Japan, with a population of about 104,791 inhabitants. About 32.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.7. The average taxable income is about 308.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 205/km² (ranked #376 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.3% and the city counts 10 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 7.2% (-3.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Saijō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Saijō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Saijō — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Saijō recorded 534 births and 1,579 deaths (natural change -1,045), with 2,492 people moving in and 2,855 moving out (net migration -363).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Saijō — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 25 standard points in Saijō: residential land averages 36,200 yen/m² (median 36,450, highest 55,700), commercial land averages 50,840 yen/m², with an average change of -0.57 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Saijō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Saijō.
Train stations near Saijō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Saijō population?
About 104,791 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Saijō?
About 205 inhabitants/km² (area 510.0 km²).
Average rent in Saijō?
About 1,911 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Saijō to Tokyo?
About 627 km in a straight line.