Climate
About Obanazawa
Obanazawa is a city in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of about 14,971 inhabitants. About 41.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 60.1. The average taxable income is about 277.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 40/km² (ranked #514 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 78.1% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 40.7% (-11.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Obanazawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Obanazawa — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Obanazawa
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Obanazawa.
Train stations near Obanazawa
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Obanazawa population?
About 14,971 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Obanazawa?
About 40 inhabitants/km² (area 372.5 km²).
Average rent in Obanazawa?
About 1,328 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Obanazawa to Tokyo?
About 330 km in a straight line.