Chikuma Population 2026

Chikuma has a population of 59,381, making it the #473 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagano. It is about 164× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

59,381

Rank in Japan

#473

Coordinates

36.53°N, 138.09°E

~388 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

171 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagano

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagano	372,760	#59
Matsumoto	241,145	#104
Ueda	157,480	#162
Iida	101,536	#268
Saku	99,131	#276
Azumino	94,222	#292
Ina	68,177	#411
Shiojiri	67,241	#417

Cities near Chikuma

Sakaki15,025 people · ~11 km away
Nagano372,760 people · ~16 km away
Ōmachi27,559 people · ~20 km away
Ueda157,480 people · ~22 km away
Suzaka54,022 people · ~24 km away
Hotaka33,195 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chikuma?

Chikuma has a population of 59,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #473 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Chikuma in?

Chikuma is located in Nagano, Japan.

Is Chikuma the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 171 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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