About Shibata
Shibata is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 94,927 inhabitants. About 32.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.8. The average taxable income is about 283.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 178/km² (ranked #398 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 67.7% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 7.1% (-3.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shibata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shibata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shibata — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shibata recorded 492 births and 1,504 deaths (natural change -1,012), with 2,062 people moving in and 2,320 moving out (net migration -258).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shibata — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 19 standard points in Shibata: residential land averages 29,510 yen/m² (median 32,900, highest 41,200), commercial land averages 37,267 yen/m², with an average change of -0.37 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shibata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shibata.
Train stations near Shibata
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shibata population?
About 94,927 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shibata?
About 178 inhabitants/km² (area 533.1 km²).
Average rent in Shibata?
About 2,485 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shibata to Tokyo?
About 254 km in a straight line.