About Asahi
Asahi is a city in Chiba, Japan, with a population of about 63,745 inhabitants. About 31.1% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 51.0. The average taxable income is about 301.3万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 488/km² (ranked #268 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 66.8% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 2.5% (-4.3% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Asahi to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Asahi — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Asahi — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Asahi recorded 370 births and 900 deaths (natural change -530), with 1,744 people moving in and 2,175 moving out (net migration -431).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Asahi — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Asahi: residential land averages 28,300 yen/m² (median 25,200, highest 38,400), commercial land averages 53,300 yen/m², with an average change of +0.00 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Asahi
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Asahi.
Train stations near Asahi
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Asahi population?
About 63,745 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Asahi?
About 488 inhabitants/km² (area 130.5 km²).
Average rent in Asahi?
About 2,319 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Asahi to Tokyo?
About 87 km in a straight line.