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)
Shimabara — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shimabara recorded 268 births and 746 deaths (natural change -478), with 1,218 people moving in and 1,448 moving out (net migration -230).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shimabara — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Shimabara: residential land averages 37,867 yen/m² (median 39,400, highest 56,600), commercial land averages 35,500 yen/m², with an average change of -0.78 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
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.