Climate
About Higashine
Higashine is a city in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of about 47,682 inhabitants. About 28.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.0. The average taxable income is about 293.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 230/km² (ranked #362 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 63.5% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 17.6% (-0.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Higashine to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Higashine — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Higashine
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Higashine.
Train stations near Higashine
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Higashine population?
About 47,682 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Higashine?
About 230 inhabitants/km² (area 206.9 km²).
Average rent in Higashine?
About 2,308 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Higashine to Tokyo?
About 312 km in a straight line.