Chatan Population 2026

Chatan has a population of 28,201, making it the #869 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 345× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,201

Rank in Japan

#869

Coordinates

26.31°N, 127.77°E

~27 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,540 km

956 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Naha	317,625	#73
Okinawa	142,752	#182
Uruma	125,303	#214
Urasoe	115,690	#235
Ginowan	100,125	#275
Gushikawa	65,251	#428
Tomigusuku	64,612	#432
Nago	63,554	#440

Cities near Chatan

Kishaba17,969 people · ~2 km away
Okinawa142,752 people · ~4 km away
Ginowan100,125 people · ~5 km away
Nakagusuku22,157 people · ~7 km away
Nishihara34,984 people · ~7 km away
Urasoe115,690 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chatan?

Chatan has a population of 28,201 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #869 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Chatan in?

Chatan is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Chatan the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,540 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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