Chitose Population 2026
Chitose has a population of 97,950, making it the #279 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,950
Rank in Japan
#279
Coordinates
42.82°N, 141.65°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
811 km
504 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
Cities near Chitose
FAQ
What is the population of Chitose?
Chitose has a population of 97,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #279 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chitose in?
Chitose is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Chitose the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 811 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.