Climate
About Chiba
Chiba is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 974,951 inhabitants. About 25.6% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 48.0. The average taxable income is about 397.7万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 3,587/km² (ranked #62 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 52.1% and the city counts 48 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 30.6% (+0.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Chiba to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Chiba — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Chiba — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Chiba recorded 5,570 births and 10,952 deaths (natural change -5,382), with 56,397 people moving in and 47,998 moving out (net migration +8,399).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Chiba — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 200 standard points in Chiba: residential land averages 149,366 yen/m² (median 128,000, highest 405,000), commercial land averages 492,657 yen/m², with an average change of +6.32 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Chiba
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Chiba.
Train stations near Chiba
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Chiba population?
About 974,951 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Chiba?
About 3,587 inhabitants/km² (area 271.8 km²).
Average rent in Chiba?
About 3,509 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Chiba to Tokyo?
About 40 km in a straight line.