Climate
About Gifu-shi
Gifu-shi is a city in Gifu, Japan, with a population of about 402,557 inhabitants. About 28.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.7. The average taxable income is about 368.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,977/km² (ranked #108 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.7% and the city counts 32 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 4.2% (-1.0% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Gifu-shi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Gifu-shi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Gifu-shi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Gifu-shi recorded 2,378 births and 5,083 deaths (natural change -2,705), with 12,127 people moving in and 12,642 moving out (net migration -515).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Gifu-shi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 105 standard points in Gifu-shi: residential land averages 60,764 yen/m² (median 58,300, highest 143,000), commercial land averages 150,789 yen/m², with an average change of +0.06 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Gifu-shi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Gifu-shi.
Train stations near Gifu-shi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Gifu-shi population?
About 402,557 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Gifu-shi?
About 1,977 inhabitants/km² (area 203.6 km²).
Average rent in Gifu-shi?
About 2,548 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Gifu-shi to Tokyo?
About 267 km in a straight line.