About Chiryū
Chiryū is a city in Aichi, Japan, with a population of about 72,193 inhabitants. About 19.9% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 43.2. The average taxable income is about 385.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 4,429/km² (ranked #54 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 49.2% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 46% (+2.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Chiryū to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Chiryū — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Chiryū — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Chiryū recorded 574 births and 629 deaths (natural change -55), with 4,452 people moving in and 4,158 moving out (net migration +294).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Chiryū — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 16 standard points in Chiryū: residential land averages 152,429 yen/m² (median 148,000, highest 197,000), commercial land averages 272,500 yen/m², with an average change of +3.67 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Chiryū
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Chiryū.
Train stations near Chiryū
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Chiryū population?
About 72,193 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Chiryū?
About 4,429 inhabitants/km² (area 16.3 km²).
Average rent in Chiryū?
About 3,137 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Chiryū to Tokyo?
About 253 km in a straight line.