About Shiraoka
Shiraoka is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 52,214 inhabitants. About 28.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.5. The average taxable income is about 359.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 2,097/km² (ranked #106 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 72.4% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 65.1% (+1.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shiraoka to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shiraoka — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shiraoka — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shiraoka recorded 342 births and 656 deaths (natural change -314), with 1,891 people moving in and 1,838 moving out (net migration +53).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shiraoka — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Shiraoka: residential land averages 90,788 yen/m² (median 87,950, highest 124,000), with an average change of +0.21 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shiraoka
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shiraoka.
Train stations near Shiraoka
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shiraoka population?
About 52,214 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shiraoka?
About 2,097 inhabitants/km² (area 24.9 km²).
Average rent in Shiraoka?
About 3,290 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shiraoka to Tokyo?
About 37 km in a straight line.