About Chichibu
Chichibu is a city in Saitama, Japan, with a population of about 59,674 inhabitants. About 34.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.6. The average taxable income is about 294.8万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 103/km² (ranked #449 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 64.6% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 22.4% (-6.1% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Chichibu to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Chichibu — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Chichibu — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Chichibu recorded 258 births and 1,002 deaths (natural change -744), with 1,075 people moving in and 1,372 moving out (net migration -297).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Chichibu — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 6 standard points in Chichibu: residential land averages 54,175 yen/m² (median 56,150, highest 59,900), commercial land averages 90,350 yen/m², with an average change of +0.00 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Chichibu
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Chichibu.
Train stations near Chichibu
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Chichibu population?
About 59,674 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Chichibu?
About 103 inhabitants/km² (area 577.8 km²).
Average rent in Chichibu?
About 2,135 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Chichibu to Tokyo?
About 65 km in a straight line.