Climate
About Honchō
Honchō is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 642,907 inhabitants. About 23.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 46.0. The average taxable income is about 389.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 7,511/km² (ranked #25 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.4% and the city counts 22 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 34.1% (+3.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Honchō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Honchō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Honchō — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Honchō recorded 3,937 births and 6,628 deaths (natural change -2,691), with 30,706 people moving in and 28,743 moving out (net migration +1,963).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Honchō — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 108 standard points in Honchō: residential land averages 204,130 yen/m² (median 188,000, highest 485,000), commercial land averages 785,333 yen/m², with an average change of +5.57 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Honchō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Honchō.
Train stations near Honchō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Honchō population?
About 642,907 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Honchō?
About 7,511 inhabitants/km² (area 85.6 km²).
Average rent in Honchō?
About 4,241 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Honchō to Tokyo?
About 27 km in a straight line.