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Kōya

Wakayama, Japan
Population2,970
PrefectureWakayama
Over 6541.1 %
Density22 /km²
Avg. temp11.1 °C
To Tokyo406 km
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Climate

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Annual avg 11.1°C Warmest 22.7°C Coldest -0.5°C Rainfall 2,170 mm

About Kōya

Kōya is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 2,970 inhabitants. About 41.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 59.1. The average taxable income is about 281.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 22/km² (ranked #529 of 531 covered cities) and the city counts 0 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 59% (-11.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kōya to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Kōya — key statistics

Population2,9702020 census
Aged 65+41.1 %
Median age59.1
Income / taxpayer281.9万 yen2023
Density22/km²
Area137.0km²
Clinics5facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)5schools
Fiscal strength index0.202021
Doctors5physicians
Dental clinics2facilities
High schools1schools
Unemployment2.2 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 7,236 → 2,970

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

Train stations near Kōya

Closest railway stations.

Gokurakubashi Station4.4km
Kōyasan Station4.4km
Kiikamiya Station5.8km
Kiihosokawa Station6.8km
Kōyashita Station8.3km
Kamikosawa Station8.4km
Shimokosawa Station8.7km
Kudoyama Station9.9km
Kamuro Station10.1km
Kiishimizu Station10.6km
Kiiyamada Station11.7km
Hashimoto Station11.8km
Kōyaguchi Station12.1km
Shimohyōgo Station12.3km

Frequently asked questions

Kōya population?

About 2,970 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Kōya?

About 22 inhabitants/km² (area 137.0 km²).

Distance from Kōya to Tokyo?

About 406 km in a straight line.