Climate
About Sakura
Sakura is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 168,743 inhabitants. About 32.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.4. The average taxable income is about 360.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 1,627/km² (ranked #131 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 70.5% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 66.8% (-2.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sakura to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Sakura — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Sakura — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Sakura recorded 690 births and 2,173 deaths (natural change -1,483), with 5,405 people moving in and 5,574 moving out (net migration -169).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Sakura — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 47 standard points in Sakura: residential land averages 68,997 yen/m² (median 65,200, highest 126,000), commercial land averages 120,250 yen/m², with an average change of +3.19 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Sakura
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sakura.
Train stations near Sakura
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Sakura population?
About 168,743 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Sakura?
About 1,627 inhabitants/km² (area 103.7 km²).
Average rent in Sakura?
About 2,856 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Sakura to Tokyo?
About 49 km in a straight line.