About Chino
Chino is a city in Nagano, Japan, with a population of about 56,400 inhabitants. About 30.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.5. The average taxable income is about 319.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 212/km² (ranked #371 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 42.7% and the city counts 1 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 28.4% (+0.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Chino to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Chino — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Chino — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Chino recorded 304 births and 714 deaths (natural change -410), with 1,914 people moving in and 1,838 moving out (net migration +76).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Chino — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Chino: residential land averages 40,800 yen/m² (median 40,800, highest 43,200), commercial land averages 47,900 yen/m², with an average change of -0.36 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Chino
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Chino.
Train stations near Chino
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Chino population?
About 56,400 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Chino?
About 212 inhabitants/km² (area 266.6 km²).
Average rent in Chino?
About 2,507 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Chino to Tokyo?
About 143 km in a straight line.