About Dazaifu
Dazaifu is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 73,164 inhabitants. About 27.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.1. The average taxable income is about 336.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,472/km² (ranked #93 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.2% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 45.5% (+1.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Dazaifu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Dazaifu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Dazaifu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Dazaifu recorded 481 births and 831 deaths (natural change -350), with 3,495 people moving in and 3,140 moving out (net migration +355).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Dazaifu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 15 standard points in Dazaifu: residential land averages 99,983 yen/m² (median 96,450, highest 159,000), commercial land averages 442,000 yen/m², with an average change of +5.69 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Dazaifu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Dazaifu.
Train stations near Dazaifu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Dazaifu population?
About 73,164 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Dazaifu?
About 2,472 inhabitants/km² (area 29.6 km²).
Average rent in Dazaifu?
About 2,652 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Dazaifu to Tokyo?
About 874 km in a straight line.