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Hirado

Nagasaki, Japan
Population29,365
PrefectureNagasaki
Over 6541.4 %
Density125 /km²
Avg. temp17.1 °C
To Tokyo965 km
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Annual avg 17.1°C Warmest 27.2°C Coldest 7.9°C Rainfall 1,908 mm

About Hirado

Hirado is a city in Nagasaki, Japan, with a population of about 29,365 inhabitants. About 41.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 59.7. The average taxable income is about 266.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 125/km² (ranked #433 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 60.0% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 42.3% (-8.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Hirado to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Hirado — key statistics

Population29,3652020 census
Registered population27,1661 Jan 2026 · -2.66 % vs 2025
Aged 65+41.4 %
Median age59.7
Income / taxpayer266.6万 yen2023
Density125/km²
Area235.1km²
Home ownership60.0 %2018
Vacant homes22.0 %2018
Hospitals7facilities
Clinics17facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)23schools
Rent / tatami1,335yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.242021
Doctors46physicians
Dental clinics10facilities
High schools3schools
Kindergartens1schools
Libraries2libraries
Unemployment3.3 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 50,849 → 29,365

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

Hirado — population dynamics & households

Births1312024 · 4.5‰
Deaths58920.1‰
Natural change-458-15.6‰
Moved in643
Moved out850
Net migration-207-7.0‰
Marriages712.4‰
Households12,0092020 census
One-person households32.8 %

In 2024, Hirado recorded 131 births and 589 deaths (natural change -458), with 643 people moving in and 850 moving out (net migration -207).

Age structure 2020
0–14 11.5 %15–64 47 %65+ 41.5 %

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

Hirado — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)1.8万 yen/m² · 2 points
Residential (median)1.8万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)1.9万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)4.7万 yen/m² · 2 points
Change vs previous year+0.36 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 7 standard points in Hirado: residential land averages 17,900 yen/m² (median 17,900, highest 19,000), commercial land averages 47,150 yen/m², with an average change of +0.36 % over one year.

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

Train stations near Hirado

Closest railway stations.

Tabirahiradoguchi Station2.9km
Nishitabira Station4.4km
Nakatabira Station5.6km
Higashitabira Station6.7km
Suetachibana Station8.1km
Nishikoba Station8.1km
Emukaeshika-machi Station9.8km
Mikuriya Station10.2km
Takaiwa Station11.1km
Matsuura Hatsudensho-mae Station12.6km
Inotsuki Station14.4km
Matsuura Station14.7km
Senryūgataki Station15.6km
Kōda Station16.3km

Frequently asked questions

Hirado population?

About 29,365 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Hirado?

About 125 inhabitants/km² (area 235.1 km²).

Average rent in Hirado?

About 1,335 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Hirado to Tokyo?

About 965 km in a straight line.