About Shimabara
Shimabara is a city in Nagasaki, Japan, with a population of about 43,338 inhabitants. About 35.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 55.2. The average taxable income is about 266.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 522/km² (ranked #260 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 54.5% and the city counts 9 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 26.4% (-4.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shimabara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shimabara — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Shimabara
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shimabara.
Train stations near Shimabara
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shimabara population?
About 43,338 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shimabara?
About 522 inhabitants/km² (area 83.0 km²).
Average rent in Shimabara?
About 1,864 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shimabara to Tokyo?
About 917 km in a straight line.