Choshi Population 2026
Choshi has a population of 58,431, making it the #483 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. It is about 167× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,431
Rank in Japan
#483
Coordinates
35.73°N, 140.83°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Choshi
FAQ
What is the population of Choshi?
Choshi has a population of 58,431 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #483 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Choshi in?
Choshi is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Choshi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 103 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.