About Takehara
Takehara is a city in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of about 23,993 inhabitants. About 42.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 59.2. The average taxable income is about 290.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 203/km² (ranked #377 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 50.5% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 35% (-9.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Takehara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Takehara — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Takehara — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Takehara recorded 85 births and 481 deaths (natural change -396), with 666 people moving in and 762 moving out (net migration -96).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Takehara — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Takehara: residential land averages 34,733 yen/m² (median 33,600, highest 40,000), commercial land averages 48,400 yen/m², with an average change of -0.88 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Takehara
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Takehara.
Train stations near Takehara
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Takehara population?
About 23,993 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Takehara?
About 203 inhabitants/km² (area 118.2 km²).
Average rent in Takehara?
About 1,843 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Takehara to Tokyo?
About 636 km in a straight line.