About Shiroi
Shiroi is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 62,441 inhabitants. About 27.4% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 47.9. The average taxable income is about 378.2万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,759/km² (ranked #122 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 76.1% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 150% (+1.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shiroi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shiroi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shiroi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shiroi recorded 272 births and 660 deaths (natural change -388), with 1,921 people moving in and 2,963 moving out (net migration -1,042).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shiroi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 12 standard points in Shiroi: residential land averages 81,691 yen/m² (median 78,900, highest 103,000), with an average change of +7.29 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shiroi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shiroi.
Train stations near Shiroi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shiroi population?
About 62,441 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shiroi?
About 1,759 inhabitants/km² (area 35.5 km²).
Average rent in Shiroi?
About 3,008 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shiroi to Tokyo?
About 36 km in a straight line.