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Ibara

Okayama, Japan
Population38,384
PrefectureOkayama
Over 6537.4 %
Density158 /km²
To Tokyo579 km
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About Ibara

Ibara is a city in Okayama, Japan, with a population of about 38,384 inhabitants. About 37.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 55.2. The average taxable income is about 294.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 158/km² (ranked #412 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 63.0% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 25.7% (-7.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Ibara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Ibara — key statistics

Population38,3842020 census
Registered population35,8861 Jan 2026 · -2.14 % vs 2025
Aged 65+37.4 %
Median age55.2
Income / taxpayer294.3万 yen2023
Density158/km²
Area243.5km²
Home ownership63.0 %2018
Vacant homes19.3 %2018
Hospitals3facilities
Clinics28facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)18schools
Rent / tatami1,611yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.412021
Doctors47physicians
Dental clinics21facilities
High schools3schools
Kindergartens13schools
Libraries3libraries
Unemployment3.8 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 51,669 → 38,384

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

Ibara — population dynamics & households

Births1552024 · 4.0‰
Deaths69718.2‰
Natural change-542-14.1‰
Moved in727
Moved out944
Net migration-217-5.7‰
Marriages721.9‰
Households14,7322020 census
One-person households26.7 %

In 2024, Ibara recorded 155 births and 697 deaths (natural change -542), with 727 people moving in and 944 moving out (net migration -217).

Age structure 2020
0–14 10.1 %15–64 52.3 %65+ 37.5 %

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

Ibara — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)2.4万 yen/m² · 4 points
Residential (median)2.6万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)3.3万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)4.5万 yen/m² · 2 points
Change vs previous year+0.02 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 6 standard points in Ibara: residential land averages 24,025 yen/m² (median 25,650, highest 32,600), commercial land averages 45,300 yen/m², with an average change of +0.02 % over one year.

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

Train stations near Ibara

Closest railway stations.

Ihara Station0.8km
Izue Station2.0km
Komoriuta-no-Satotakaya Station3.7km
Sōun-no-Satoebara Station3.8km
Oda Station7.0km
Goryō Station7.1km
Yuno Station9.0km
Yudamura Station10.2km
Kannabe Station10.7km
Michinoue Station11.0km
Kasaoka Station11.2km
Daimon Station11.6km
Yakage Station11.8km
Satoshō Station12.8km

Frequently asked questions

Ibara population?

About 38,384 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Ibara?

About 158 inhabitants/km² (area 243.5 km²).

Average rent in Ibara?

About 1,611 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Ibara to Tokyo?

About 579 km in a straight line.