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Shingū

Wakayama, Japan
Population27,171
PrefectureWakayama
Over 6537.2 %
Density106 /km²
To Tokyo403 km
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About Shingū

Shingū is a city in Wakayama, Japan, with a population of about 27,171 inhabitants. About 37.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.9. The average taxable income is about 301.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 106/km² (ranked #448 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 48.1% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 36% (-7.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shingū to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Shingū — key statistics

Population27,1712020 census
Aged 65+37.2 %
Median age56.9
Income / taxpayer301.0万 yen2023
Density106/km²
Area255.2km²
Home ownership48.1 %2018
Vacant homes23.8 %2018
Hospitals3facilities
Clinics35facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)11schools
Rent / tatami1,887yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.362021
Doctors87physicians
Dental clinics27facilities
High schools3schools
Kindergartens1schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment3.6 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 42,428 → 27,171

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

Train stations near Shingū

Closest railway stations.

Shingū Station1.4km
Udono Station3.0km
Kiiida Station4.8km
Miwasaki Station4.9km
Kiisano Station6.1km
Ukui Station7.9km
Atawa Station9.6km
Nachi Station10.9km
Kiitenma Station11.6km
Kiikatsuura Station12.4km
Kiiichiki Station12.5km
Kōshiyama Station13.9km
Yukawa Station14.8km
Taiji Station16.6km

Frequently asked questions

Shingū population?

About 27,171 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Shingū?

About 106 inhabitants/km² (area 255.2 km²).

Average rent in Shingū?

About 1,887 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Shingū to Tokyo?

About 403 km in a straight line.