Chichibu Population 2026
Chichibu has a population of 61,159, making it the #452 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. It is about 159× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,159
Rank in Japan
#452
Coordinates
35.99°N, 139.08°E
~236 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Chichibu
- Yorii32,851 people · ~18 km away
- Ogawamachi28,971 people · ~18 km away
- Morohongō39,693 people · ~21 km away
- Kodamachō-kodamaminami21,544 people · ~22 km away
- Ranzan17,889 people · ~23 km away
- Hannō80,361 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chichibu?
Chichibu has a population of 61,159 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #452 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chichibu in?
Chichibu is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Chichibu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 65 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.