Masuda Population 2026

Masuda has a population of 45,003, making it the #606 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. It is about 216× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,003

Rank in Japan

#606

Coordinates

34.67°N, 131.85°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

722 km

448 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shimane

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Matsue	203,616	#118
Izumo	172,775	#144
Hamada	57,142	#490
Unnan	43,269	#630
Yasugichō	38,875	#687
Ōdachō-ōda	34,354	#748
Hiratachō	28,154	#870
Gōtsuchō	24,009	#962

Cities near Masuda

Hamada57,142 people · ~32 km away
Hagi44,626 people · ~50 km away
Gōtsuchō24,009 people · ~51 km away
Hatsukaichi114,173 people · ~57 km away
Ōno-hara26,190 people · ~57 km away
Ōtake30,151 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Masuda?

Masuda has a population of 45,003 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #606 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Masuda in?

Masuda is located in Shimane, Japan.

Is Masuda the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 722 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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