About Shibushi
Shibushi is a city in Kagoshima, Japan, with a population of about 29,329 inhabitants. About 35.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 55.4. The average taxable income is about 268.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 101/km² (ranked #452 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 56.0% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 23.6% (-6.8% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shibushi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shibushi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shibushi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shibushi recorded 159 births and 522 deaths (natural change -363), with 938 people moving in and 1,180 moving out (net migration -242).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shibushi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 4 standard points in Shibushi: residential land averages 9,300 yen/m² (median 9,300, highest 9,300), commercial land averages 26,700 yen/m², with an average change of -1.13 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shibushi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shibushi.
Train stations near Shibushi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shibushi population?
About 29,329 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shibushi?
About 101 inhabitants/km² (area 290.2 km²).
Average rent in Shibushi?
About 1,596 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shibushi to Tokyo?
About 924 km in a straight line.