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Asahikawa

Hokkaido, Japan
Population329,306
PrefectureHokkaido
Over 6534.1 %
Density440 /km²
Avg. temp7.0 °C
To Tokyo928 km
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Annual avg 7.0°C Warmest 21.1°C Coldest -7.8°C Rainfall 1,383 mm

About Asahikawa

Asahikawa is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, with a population of about 329,306 inhabitants. About 34.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.9. The average taxable income is about 301.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 440/km² (ranked #284 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.5% and the city counts 36 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 6.6% (-3.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Asahikawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Asahikawa — key statistics

Population329,3062020 census
Aged 65+34.1 %
Median age52.9
Income / taxpayer301.4万 yen2023
Density440/km²
Area747.7km²
Home ownership50.5 %2018
Vacant homes14.1 %2018
Hospitals36facilities
Clinics218facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)79schools
Rent / tatami1,948yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.532021
Doctors1,339physicians
Dental clinics169facilities
High schools13schools
Kindergartens26schools
Libraries5libraries
Unemployment4.5 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 352,619 → 329,306

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Asahikawa

Closest railway stations.

Asahikawa Station1.1km
Asahikawayojō Station1.1km
Shinasahikawa Station1.9km
Kaguraoka Station2.9km
Minaminagayama Station3.7km
Chikabumi Station3.8km
Midorigaoka Station4.4km
Nishigoryō Station5.6km
Higashiasahikawa Station6.2km
Nagayama Station7.4km
Inō Station7.5km
Nishimizuho Station7.7km
Kitahinode Station8.2km
Kitanagayama Station9.5km

Frequently asked questions

Asahikawa population?

About 329,306 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Asahikawa?

About 440 inhabitants/km² (area 747.7 km²).

Average rent in Asahikawa?

About 1,948 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Asahikawa to Tokyo?

About 928 km in a straight line.