Climate
About Otaru
Otaru is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of about 111,299 inhabitants. About 40.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 58.4. The average taxable income is about 277.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 457/km² (ranked #279 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.7% and the city counts 15 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 38.4% (-8.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Otaru to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Otaru — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Otaru
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Otaru.
Train stations near Otaru
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Otaru population?
About 111,299 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Otaru?
About 457 inhabitants/km² (area 243.8 km²).
Average rent in Otaru?
About 1,985 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Otaru to Tokyo?
About 842 km in a straight line.