About Shinjō
Shinjō is a city in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of about 34,432 inhabitants. About 33.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 53.3. The average taxable income is about 282.5万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 154/km² (ranked #416 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 59.1% and the city counts 3 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 19.8% (-6.7% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shinjō to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shinjō — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Shinjō
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shinjō.
Train stations near Shinjō
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shinjō population?
About 34,432 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shinjō?
About 154 inhabitants/km² (area 222.9 km²).
Average rent in Shinjō?
About 2,225 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shinjō to Tokyo?
About 346 km in a straight line.