Maki Population 2026
Maki has a population of 29,041, making it the #851 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 335× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,041
Rank in Japan
#851
Coordinates
37.75°N, 138.88°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
240 km
149 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Maki
- Yoshida-kasugachō25,500 people · ~7 km away
- Tsubame77,382 people · ~10 km away
- Shirone41,406 people · ~12 km away
- Sanjō94,642 people · ~16 km away
- Kamo25,971 people · ~16 km away
- Niitsu-honchō65,910 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maki?
Maki has a population of 29,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #851 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Maki in?
Maki is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Maki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 240 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.