Climate
About Morioka
Morioka is a city in Iwate, Japan, with a population of about 289,731 inhabitants. About 27.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.9. The average taxable income is about 329.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 327/km² (ranked #321 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.5% and the city counts 27 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 6.2% (-2.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Morioka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Morioka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Morioka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Morioka.
Train stations near Morioka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Morioka population?
About 289,731 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Morioka?
About 327 inhabitants/km² (area 886.5 km²).
Average rent in Morioka?
About 2,824 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Morioka to Tokyo?
About 465 km in a straight line.