About Gero
Gero is a city in Gifu, Japan, with a population of about 30,428 inhabitants. About 40.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 58.3. The average taxable income is about 278.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 36/km² (ranked #521 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 62.7% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 28.5% (-9.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Gero to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Gero — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Gero — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Gero recorded 108 births and 593 deaths (natural change -485), with 693 people moving in and 912 moving out (net migration -219).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Gero — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 3 standard points in Gero: residential land averages 25,100 yen/m² (median 25,100, highest 28,000), commercial land averages 73,400 yen/m², with an average change of -0.33 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Gero
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Gero.
Train stations near Gero
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Gero population?
About 30,428 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Gero?
About 36 inhabitants/km² (area 851.2 km²).
Average rent in Gero?
About 1,361 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Gero to Tokyo?
About 222 km in a straight line.