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Takasaki

Gunma, Japan
Population372,973
PrefectureGunma
Over 6528.2 %
Density812 /km²
Avg. temp14.5 °C
To Tokyo94 km
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Annual avg 14.5°C Warmest 26.2°C Coldest 3.0°C Rainfall 1,676 mm

About Takasaki

Takasaki is a city in Gunma, Japan, with a population of about 372,973 inhabitants. About 28.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.4. The average taxable income is about 358.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 812/km² (ranked #213 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.9% and the city counts 25 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 15.3% (+0.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Takasaki to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Takasaki — key statistics

Population372,9732020 census
Registered population364,1311 Jan 2026 · -0.50 % vs 2025
Aged 65+28.2 %
Median age48.4
Income / taxpayer358.9万 yen2023
Density812/km²
Area459.2km²
Home ownership56.9 %2018
Vacant homes13.9 %2018
Hospitals25facilities
Clinics358facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)84schools
Rent / tatami2,685yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.832021
Doctors844physicians
Dental clinics203facilities
High schools13schools
Kindergartens26schools
Libraries6libraries
Unemployment3.5 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 323,403 → 372,973

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

Takasaki — population dynamics & households

Births2,3242024 · 6.2‰
Deaths4,87213.1‰
Natural change-2,548-6.8‰
Moved in12,175
Moved out12,194
Net migration-19-0.1‰
Marriages1,3993.8‰
Households160,9812020 census
One-person households35.1 %

In 2024, Takasaki recorded 2,324 births and 4,872 deaths (natural change -2,548), with 12,175 people moving in and 12,194 moving out (net migration -19).

Age structure 2020
0–14 12.6 %15–64 58.8 %65+ 28.7 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Takasaki — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)5.6万 yen/m² · 43 points
Residential (median)5.4万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)13.4万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)16.0万 yen/m² · 19 points
Change vs previous year+0.88 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 70 standard points in Takasaki: residential land averages 55,988 yen/m² (median 53,600, highest 134,000), commercial land averages 159,516 yen/m², with an average change of +0.88 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Takasaki

Closest railway stations.

Takasaki Station1.3km
Kitatakasaki Station1.4km
Takasaki Tonyamachi Station1.4km
Minamitakasaki Station2.4km
Ino Station2.7km
Negoya Station4.7km
Kuragano Station4.7km
Gunmayawata Station5.3km
Takasaki Shōka Daigaku-mae Station5.6km
Shinmaebashi Station5.8km
Yamana Station6.5km
Nishiyamana Station7.1km
Maebashi Station7.5km
Maniwa Station8.0km

Frequently asked questions

Takasaki population?

About 372,973 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Takasaki?

About 812 inhabitants/km² (area 459.2 km²).

Average rent in Takasaki?

About 2,685 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Takasaki to Tokyo?

About 94 km in a straight line.