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Shibukawa

Gunma, Japan
Population74,581
PrefectureGunma
Over 6535.2 %
Density310 /km²
To Tokyo108 km
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About Shibukawa

Shibukawa is a city in Gunma, Japan, with a population of about 74,581 inhabitants. About 35.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 54.1. The average taxable income is about 301.4万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 310/km² (ranked #327 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 68.2% and the city counts 9 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 16% (-4.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shibukawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Shibukawa — key statistics

Population74,5812020 census
Aged 65+35.2 %
Median age54.1
Income / taxpayer301.4万 yen2023
Density310/km²
Area240.3km²
Home ownership68.2 %2018
Vacant homes16.4 %2018
Hospitals9facilities
Clinics53facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)23schools
Rent / tatami1,939yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.582021
Doctors231physicians
Dental clinics30facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens6schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment3.4 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 88,838 → 74,581

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

Train stations near Shibukawa

Closest railway stations.

Shibukawa Station1.2km
Yagihara Station2.8km
Kanashima Station5.6km
Shikishima Station6.8km
Ubashima Station7.5km
Gunmasōja Station8.1km
Tsukuda Station9.5km
Onogami Station10.4km
Onogami Onsen Station11.8km
Chūōmaebashi Station12.3km
Shinmaebashi Station12.4km
Jōtō Station12.6km
Mitsumata Station12.8km
Maebashi Station12.9km

Frequently asked questions

Shibukawa population?

About 74,581 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Shibukawa?

About 310 inhabitants/km² (area 240.3 km²).

Average rent in Shibukawa?

About 1,939 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Shibukawa to Tokyo?

About 108 km in a straight line.