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Numata

Gunma, Japan
Population45,337
PrefectureGunma
Over 6534.2 %
Density102 /km²
Avg. temp12.1 °C
To Tokyo120 km
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Annual avg 12.1°C Warmest 24.4°C Coldest -0.1°C Rainfall 1,483 mm

About Numata

Numata is a city in Gunma, Japan, with a population of about 45,337 inhabitants. About 34.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.7. The average taxable income is about 295.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 102/km² (ranked #451 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 58.9% and the city counts 4 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 20.2% (-6.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Numata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Numata — key statistics

Population45,3372020 census
Registered population42,6471 Jan 2026 · -2.03 % vs 2025
Aged 65+34.2 %
Median age53.7
Income / taxpayer295.9万 yen2023
Density102/km²
Area443.5km²
Home ownership58.9 %2018
Vacant homes19.3 %2018
Hospitals4facilities
Clinics42facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)20schools
Rent / tatami1,864yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.512021
Doctors117physicians
Dental clinics23facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens3schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment3.6 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 56,828 → 45,337

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

Numata — population dynamics & households

Births1742024 · 3.8‰
Deaths74716.5‰
Natural change-573-12.6‰
Moved in1,062
Moved out1,357
Net migration-295-6.5‰
Marriages1182.6‰
Households18,8532020 census
One-person households31 %

In 2024, Numata recorded 174 births and 747 deaths (natural change -573), with 1,062 people moving in and 1,357 moving out (net migration -295).

Age structure 2020
0–14 10.7 %15–64 54.9 %65+ 34.5 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Numata — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)4.0万 yen/m² · 2 points
Residential (median)4.0万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)4.1万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)5.2万 yen/m² · 2 points
Change vs previous year-0.62 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Numata: residential land averages 40,400 yen/m² (median 40,400, highest 41,400), commercial land averages 52,450 yen/m², with an average change of -0.62 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Numata

Closest railway stations.

Numata Station1.6km
Iwamoto Station3.5km
Gokan Station6.8km
Tsukuda Station8.1km
Jōmōkōgen Station9.3km
Shikishima Station10.8km
Kamimoku Station12.8km
Ubashima Station13.2km
Kanashima Station13.3km
Onogami Station14.5km
Onogami Onsen Station15.6km
Shibukawa Station16.2km
Ichishiro Station16.5km
Minakami Station17.8km

Frequently asked questions

Numata population?

About 45,337 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Numata?

About 102 inhabitants/km² (area 443.5 km²).

Average rent in Numata?

About 1,864 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Numata to Tokyo?

About 120 km in a straight line.