Chūō Population 2026
Chūō has a population of 31,216, making it the #810 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamanashi. It is about 312× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,216
Rank in Japan
#810
Coordinates
35.59°N, 138.50°E
~249 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamanashi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kofu | 189,591 | #129 |
| Kai | 75,313 | #369 |
| Minami-Alps | 71,618 | #388 |
| Fuefuki | 69,463 | #400 |
| Minamiarupusu | 69,459 | #401 |
| Fujiyoshida | 48,782 | #563 |
| Hokuto | 46,888 | #594 |
| Ryūō | 43,180 | #631 |
Cities near Chūō
- Minamiarupusu69,459 people · ~4 km away
- Minami-Alps71,618 people · ~4 km away
- Shōwa20,909 people · ~5 km away
- Ryūō43,180 people · ~6 km away
- Kofu189,591 people · ~10 km away
- Kai75,313 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chūō?
Chūō has a population of 31,216 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #810 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chūō in?
Chūō is located in Yamanashi, Japan.
Is Chūō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 108 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.