About Gosen
Gosen is a city in Niigata, Japan, with a population of about 47,625 inhabitants. About 36.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 54.5. The average taxable income is about 261.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 135/km² (ranked #429 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 73.6% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 23.8% (-7.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Gosen to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Gosen — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Gosen — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Gosen recorded 196 births and 787 deaths (natural change -591), with 632 people moving in and 882 moving out (net migration -250).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Gosen — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 6 standard points in Gosen: residential land averages 19,650 yen/m² (median 19,850, highest 24,000), commercial land averages 25,100 yen/m², with an average change of -1.43 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Gosen
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Gosen.
Train stations near Gosen
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Gosen population?
About 47,625 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Gosen?
About 135 inhabitants/km² (area 351.9 km²).
Average rent in Gosen?
About 1,616 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Gosen to Tokyo?
About 232 km in a straight line.