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Shōbara

Hiroshima, Japan
Population33,633
PrefectureHiroshima
Over 6543.3 %
Density27 /km²
Avg. temp13.8 °C
To Tokyo614 km
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Annual avg 13.8°C Warmest 25.6°C Coldest 2.5°C Rainfall 1,702 mm

About Shōbara

Shōbara is a city in Hiroshima, Japan, with a population of about 33,633 inhabitants. About 43.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 60.5. The average taxable income is about 272.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 27/km² (ranked #526 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.7% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 37.1% (-9.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shōbara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Shōbara — key statistics

Population33,6332020 census
Aged 65+43.3 %
Median age60.5
Income / taxpayer272.3万 yen2023
Density27/km²
Area1,246.5km²
Home ownership53.7 %2018
Vacant homes28.0 %2018
Hospitals5facilities
Clinics35facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)25schools
Rent / tatami2,162yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.262021
Doctors76physicians
Dental clinics18facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens1schools
Libraries7libraries
Unemployment2.3 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 53,506 → 33,633

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

Train stations near Shōbara

Closest railway stations.

Bingo Shōbara Station1.4km
Bingo Mikka-ichi Station1.8km
Nanatsuka Station2.9km
Taka Station5.8km
Yamanouchi Station5.8km
Shimowachi Station10.2km
Hirako Station10.4km
Mirasaka Station10.8km
Bingo Yasuda Station12.2km
Shiomachi Station12.7km
Kamisugi Station13.0km
Yatsugi Station13.7km
Bingo Saijō Station13.8km
Kisa Station13.8km

Frequently asked questions

Shōbara population?

About 33,633 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Shōbara?

About 27 inhabitants/km² (area 1246.5 km²).

Average rent in Shōbara?

About 2,162 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Shōbara to Tokyo?

About 614 km in a straight line.