About Gojō
Gojō is a city in Nara, Japan, with a population of about 27,927 inhabitants. About 37.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 58.8. The average taxable income is about 288.6万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 96/km² (ranked #457 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.2% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 30.3% (-9.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Gojō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Gojō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Gojō — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Gojō recorded 74 births and 487 deaths (natural change -413), with 571 people moving in and 743 moving out (net migration -172).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Gojō — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 13 standard points in Gojō: residential land averages 20,600 yen/m² (median 21,100, highest 23,800), commercial land averages 33,250 yen/m², with an average change of -2.50 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Gojō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Gojō.
Train stations near Gojō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Gojō population?
About 27,927 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Gojō?
About 96 inhabitants/km² (area 292.0 km²).
Average rent in Gojō?
About 1,392 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Gojō to Tokyo?
About 393 km in a straight line.