About Wakkanai
Wakkanai is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of about 33,563 inhabitants. About 32.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.7. The average taxable income is about 344.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 44/km² (ranked #512 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.6% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 37.2% (-7.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Wakkanai to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Wakkanai — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Wakkanai
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Wakkanai.
Train stations near Wakkanai
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Wakkanai population?
About 33,563 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Wakkanai?
About 44 inhabitants/km² (area 761.4 km²).
Average rent in Wakkanai?
About 1,493 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Wakkanai to Tokyo?
About 1,095 km in a straight line.