Climate
About Sendai
Sendai is a city in Miyagi, Japan, with a population of about 1,096,704 inhabitants. About 23.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 45.8. The average taxable income is about 364.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,395/km² (ranked #146 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 43.4% and the city counts 56 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 38.5% (+1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sendai to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sendai — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Sendai
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sendai.
Train stations near Sendai
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sendai population?
About 1,096,704 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sendai?
About 1,395 inhabitants/km² (area 786.4 km²).
Average rent in Sendai?
About 3,436 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sendai to Tokyo?
About 305 km in a straight line.