Kushiro Population 2026

Kushiro has a population of 167,875, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

167,875

Rank in Japan

#151

Coordinates

42.98°N, 144.37°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

904 km

561 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
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225
Otaru	115,333	#236

Cities near Kushiro

Nakashibetsu24,014 people · ~80 km away
Sarubetsu25,766 people · ~85 km away
Obihiro166,536 people · ~95 km away
Otofuke44,235 people · ~96 km away
Motomachi22,972 people · ~97 km away
Shibetsu21,744 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kushiro?

Kushiro has a population of 167,875 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kushiro in?

Kushiro is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Kushiro the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 904 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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