Ebetsu Population 2026

Ebetsu has a population of 133,953, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

133,953

Rank in Japan

#195

Coordinates

43.11°N, 141.55°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

840 km

522 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Kitami	119,135	#225
Otaru	115,333	#236

Cities near Ebetsu

Tōbetsu16,694 people · ~12 km away
Kitahiroshima58,918 people · ~15 km away
Sapporo1,973,832 people · ~17 km away
Iwamizawa85,107 people · ~20 km away
Ishikari58,755 people · ~22 km away
Eniwa70,331 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ebetsu?

Ebetsu has a population of 133,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Ebetsu in?

Ebetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Ebetsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 840 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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