About Katori-shi
Katori-shi is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 72,356 inhabitants. About 36.8% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 56.1. The average taxable income is about 298.0万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 276/km² (ranked #338 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 69.0% and the city counts 6 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 21.4% (-6.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Katori-shi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Katori-shi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Katori-shi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Katori-shi recorded 224 births and 1,272 deaths (natural change -1,048), with 1,607 people moving in and 2,600 moving out (net migration -993).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Katori-shi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 9 standard points in Katori-shi: residential land averages 33,020 yen/m² (median 32,400, highest 54,400), commercial land averages 49,533 yen/m², with an average change of +0.31 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Katori-shi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Katori-shi.
Train stations near Katori-shi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Katori-shi population?
About 72,356 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Katori-shi?
About 276 inhabitants/km² (area 262.4 km²).
Average rent in Katori-shi?
About 2,344 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Katori-shi to Tokyo?
About 77 km in a straight line.