Climate
About Sapporo
Sapporo is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of about 1,973,395 inhabitants. About 27.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.5. The average taxable income is about 341.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,760/km² (ranked #121 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 42.4% and the city counts 199 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 40.8% (+1.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sapporo to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sapporo — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Sapporo
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sapporo.
Train stations near Sapporo
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sapporo population?
About 1,973,395 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sapporo?
About 1,760 inhabitants/km² (area 1121.3 km²).
Average rent in Sapporo?
About 2,762 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sapporo to Tokyo?
About 833 km in a straight line.