Climate
About Matsuyama
Matsuyama is a city in Ehime, Japan, with a population of about 511,192 inhabitants. About 27.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.6. The average taxable income is about 330.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,190/km² (ranked #163 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 46.9% and the city counts 41 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 15.6% (-0.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Matsuyama to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Matsuyama — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Matsuyama — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Matsuyama recorded 3,084 births and 6,472 deaths (natural change -3,388), with 13,669 people moving in and 14,309 moving out (net migration -640).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Matsuyama — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 85 standard points in Matsuyama: residential land averages 89,022 yen/m² (median 83,900, highest 243,000), commercial land averages 211,729 yen/m², with an average change of +0.49 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Matsuyama
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Matsuyama.
Train stations near Matsuyama
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Matsuyama population?
About 511,192 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Matsuyama?
About 1,190 inhabitants/km² (area 429.4 km²).
Average rent in Matsuyama?
About 2,586 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Matsuyama to Tokyo?
About 666 km in a straight line.