Ashikaga Population 2026
Ashikaga has a population of 144,746, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,746
Rank in Japan
#177
Coordinates
36.33°N, 139.45°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
| Nikkō | 77,661 | #354 |
Cities near Ashikaga
- Kamikoizumi42,089 people · ~8 km away
- Ōta224,358 people · ~8 km away
- Tatebayashi81,274 people · ~12 km away
- Sano117,669 people · ~12 km away
- Tanuma28,723 people · ~13 km away
- Kiryū108,991 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashikaga?
Ashikaga has a population of 144,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ashikaga in?
Ashikaga is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Ashikaga the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 75 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.