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Mobara

Chiba, Japan
Population86,782
PrefectureChiba
Over 6533.2 %
Density869 /km²
Avg. temp16.0 °C
To Tokyo62 km
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Annual avg 16.0°C Warmest 26.7°C Coldest 5.5°C Rainfall 1,717 mm

About Mobara

Mobara is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 86,782 inhabitants. About 33.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 52.8. The average taxable income is about 312.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 869/km² (ranked #206 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 61.3% and the city counts 8 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 21.3% (-3.2% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Mobara to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Mobara — key statistics

Population86,7822020 census
Registered population85,0701 Jan 2026 · -0.92 % vs 2025
Aged 65+33.2 %
Median age52.8
Income / taxpayer312.1万 yen2023
Density869/km²
Area99.9km²
Home ownership61.3 %2018
Vacant homes19.9 %2018
Hospitals8facilities
Clinics64facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)18schools
Rent / tatami2,329yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.802021
Doctors117physicians
Dental clinics57facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens6schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment5.0 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 71,521 → 86,782

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Mobara — population dynamics & households

Births3782024 · 4.4‰
Deaths1,28014.7‰
Natural change-902-10.4‰
Moved in2,806
Moved out2,691
Net migration+115+1.3‰
Marriages2412.8‰
Households37,1202020 census
One-person households31.1 %

In 2024, Mobara recorded 378 births and 1,280 deaths (natural change -902), with 2,806 people moving in and 2,691 moving out (net migration +115).

Age structure 2020
0–14 10.1 %15–64 56.1 %65+ 33.7 %

Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)

Mobara — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)3.5万 yen/m² · 7 points
Residential (median)3.6万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)5.0万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)7.4万 yen/m² · 2 points
Change vs previous year+0.02 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 10 standard points in Mobara: residential land averages 34,529 yen/m² (median 36,200, highest 49,500), commercial land averages 73,600 yen/m², with an average change of +0.02 % over one year.

Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026

Train stations near Mobara

Closest railway stations.

Mobara Station0.7km
Shinmobara Station2.6km
Yatsumi Station5.1km
Honnō Station6.4km
Kazusa-ichinomiya Station8.5km
Nagata Station8.7km
Ōami Station10.8km
Torami Station11.4km
Toke Station11.9km
Kazusa-tsurumai Station12.9km
Kazusa-kawama Station13.8km
Fukutawara Station14.0km
Taitō Station14.1km
Kazusa-ushiku Station14.2km

Frequently asked questions

Mobara population?

About 86,782 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Mobara?

About 869 inhabitants/km² (area 99.9 km²).

Average rent in Mobara?

About 2,329 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Mobara to Tokyo?

About 62 km in a straight line.