About Masuda
Masuda is a city in Shimane, Japan, with a population of about 45,003 inhabitants. About 37.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.4. The average taxable income is about 285.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 61/km² (ranked #498 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.7% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 23.8% (-5.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Masuda to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Masuda — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Masuda — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Masuda recorded 205 births and 754 deaths (natural change -549), with 1,037 people moving in and 1,216 moving out (net migration -179).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Masuda — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 8 standard points in Masuda: residential land averages 28,025 yen/m² (median 28,300, highest 29,700), commercial land averages 49,000 yen/m², with an average change of -2.95 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Masuda
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Masuda.
Train stations near Masuda
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Masuda population?
About 45,003 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Masuda?
About 61 inhabitants/km² (area 733.2 km²).
Average rent in Masuda?
About 1,771 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Masuda to Tokyo?
About 722 km in a straight line.