Climate
About Buzen
Buzen is a city in Fukuoka, Japan, with a population of about 24,391 inhabitants. About 37.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 55.1. The average taxable income is about 280.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 220/km² (ranked #366 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.2% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 23.1% (-6.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Buzen to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Buzen — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Buzen — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Buzen recorded 94 births and 401 deaths (natural change -307), with 630 people moving in and 806 moving out (net migration -176).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Buzen — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Buzen: residential land averages 22,700 yen/m² (median 22,700, highest 23,600), commercial land averages 32,250 yen/m², with an average change of -1.62 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Buzen
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Buzen.
Train stations near Buzen
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Buzen population?
About 24,391 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Buzen?
About 220 inhabitants/km² (area 111.0 km²).
Average rent in Buzen?
About 1,772 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Buzen to Tokyo?
About 817 km in a straight line.