Gōtsuchō Population 2026
Gōtsuchō has a population of 24,009, making it the #962 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. It is about 405× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,009
Rank in Japan
#962
Coordinates
35.01°N, 132.23°E
~31 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
681 km
423 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shimane
Cities near Gōtsuchō
- Hamada57,142 people · ~19 km away
- Ōdachō-ōda34,354 people · ~33 km away
- Yae17,763 people · ~46 km away
- Masuda45,003 people · ~51 km away
- Aki-takata32,323 people · ~56 km away
- Miyoshi53,616 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gōtsuchō?
Gōtsuchō has a population of 24,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #962 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Gōtsuchō in?
Gōtsuchō is located in Shimane, Japan.
Is Gōtsuchō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 681 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.