Makubetsu Population 2026

Makubetsu has a population of 26,610, making it the #900 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 366× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,610

Rank in Japan

#900

Coordinates

45.37°N, 141.82°E

~33 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,091 km

678 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
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Makubetsu

Wakkanai33,869 people · ~12 km away
Nayoro27,282 people · ~124 km away
Shibetsu17,858 people · ~141 km away
Minamishibetsuchō19,794 people · ~142 km away
Rumoi26,454 people · ~160 km away
Mombetsu22,983 people · ~166 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makubetsu?

Makubetsu has a population of 26,610 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #900 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Makubetsu in?

Makubetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Makubetsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,091 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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