About Ōzu
Ōzu is a city in Ehime, Japan, with a population of about 40,575 inhabitants. About 36.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.2. The average taxable income is about 274.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 94/km² (ranked #459 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.2% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 28.8% (-8.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ōzu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Ōzu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Ōzu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Ōzu recorded 157 births and 701 deaths (natural change -544), with 865 people moving in and 1,187 moving out (net migration -322).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Ōzu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Ōzu: residential land averages 41,000 yen/m² (median 40,700, highest 46,400), commercial land averages 45,133 yen/m², with an average change of -1.60 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Ōzu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Ōzu.
Train stations near Ōzu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Ōzu population?
About 40,575 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Ōzu?
About 94 inhabitants/km² (area 432.1 km²).
Average rent in Ōzu?
About 1,807 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Ōzu to Tokyo?
About 698 km in a straight line.