Jōsō Population 2026
Jōsō has a population of 60,834, making it the #456 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 160× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,834
Rank in Japan
#456
Coordinates
36.04°N, 139.96°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
46 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Jōsō
- Mitsukaidō41,147 people · ~3 km away
- Iwai42,497 people · ~6 km away
- Tsukubamirai49,872 people · ~7 km away
- Ishige24,948 people · ~9 km away
- Bandō57,128 people · ~9 km away
- Moriya68,777 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jōsō?
Jōsō has a population of 60,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #456 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Jōsō in?
Jōsō is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Jōsō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 46 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.