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Kamogawa

Chiba, Japan
Population32,116
PrefectureChiba
Over 6538.5 %
Density168 /km²
To Tokyo76 km
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About Kamogawa

Kamogawa is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 32,116 inhabitants. About 38.5% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.0. The average taxable income is about 308.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 168/km² (ranked #402 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 47.8% and the city counts 7 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 22% (-5.4% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Kamogawa to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Kamogawa — key statistics

Population32,1162020 census
Registered population29,6671 Jan 2026 · -1.79 % vs 2025
Aged 65+38.5 %
Median age56.0
Income / taxpayer308.0万 yen2023
Density168/km²
Area191.1km²
Home ownership47.8 %2018
Vacant homes31.3 %2018
Hospitals7facilities
Clinics16facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)10schools
Rent / tatami2,613yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.512021
Doctors490physicians
Dental clinics10facilities
High schools2schools
Libraries1libraries
Unemployment2.7 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 41,159 → 32,116

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

Kamogawa — population dynamics & households

Births1252024 · 3.9‰
Deaths59218.4‰
Natural change-467-14.5‰
Moved in1,071
Moved out1,572
Net migration-501-15.6‰
Marriages1073.3‰
Households14,5782020 census
One-person households41.3 %

In 2024, Kamogawa recorded 125 births and 592 deaths (natural change -467), with 1,071 people moving in and 1,572 moving out (net migration -501).

Age structure 2020
0–14 9.5 %15–64 51.3 %65+ 39.2 %

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

Kamogawa — official land prices 2026

Residential land (avg)2.7万 yen/m² · 2 points
Residential (median)2.7万 yen/m²
Residential (highest)3.1万 yen/m²
Commercial land (avg)4.0万 yen/m² · 1 points
Change vs previous year+0.18 %average of all points

The 2026 official land price survey lists 6 standard points in Kamogawa: residential land averages 26,650 yen/m² (median 26,650, highest 31,400), commercial land averages 39,700 yen/m², with an average change of +0.18 % over one year.

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

Train stations near Kamogawa

Closest railway stations.

Awa-kamogawa Station1.2km
Futomi Station1.8km
Emi Station5.2km
Awa-amatsu Station5.9km
Awa-kominato Station8.9km
Wadaura Station9.6km
Nanogawa Island Station11.7km
Minamihara Station13.9km
Kazusa-okitsu Station14.4km
Kazusakameyama Station15.2km
Chitose Station16.9km
Ubara Station17.0km
Kazusa-matsuoka Station18.3km
Chikura Station18.8km

Frequently asked questions

Kamogawa population?

About 32,116 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Kamogawa?

About 168 inhabitants/km² (area 191.1 km²).

Average rent in Kamogawa?

About 2,613 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Kamogawa to Tokyo?

About 76 km in a straight line.