Climate
About Jōetsu
Jōetsu is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 188,047 inhabitants. About 32.7% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.8. The average taxable income is about 305.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 193/km² (ranked #384 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.4% and the city counts 10 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 13.1% (-4.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Jōetsu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Jōetsu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Jōetsu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Jōetsu recorded 954 births and 2,708 deaths (natural change -1,754), with 3,776 people moving in and 4,441 moving out (net migration -665).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Jōetsu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 48 standard points in Jōetsu: residential land averages 29,404 yen/m² (median 29,100, highest 51,200), commercial land averages 45,143 yen/m², with an average change of -1.29 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Jōetsu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Jōetsu.
Train stations near Jōetsu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Jōetsu population?
About 188,047 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Jōetsu?
About 193 inhabitants/km² (area 973.9 km²).
Average rent in Jōetsu?
About 2,624 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Jōetsu to Tokyo?
About 208 km in a straight line.