Asahi Population 2026

Asahi has a population of 64,690, making it the #431 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 150× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Asahi (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,690

Rank in Japan

#431

Coordinates

35.72°N, 140.65°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

87 km

54 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Asahi

Sōsa35,674 people · ~9 km away
Yōkaichiba32,651 people · ~9 km away
Omigawa25,763 people · ~15 km away
Hasaki39,209 people · ~17 km away
Choshi58,431 people · ~17 km away
Yokoshiba22,075 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Asahi?

Asahi has a population of 64,690 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #431 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Asahi in?

Asahi is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Asahi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 87 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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