Matsue Population 2026

Matsue has a population of 203,616, making it the #118 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

203,616

Rank in Japan

#118

Coordinates

35.48°N, 133.05°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

601 km

373 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shimane

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Izumo	172,775	#144
Hamada	57,142	#490
Masuda	45,003	#606
Unnan	43,269	#630
Yasugichō	38,875	#687
Ōdachō-ōda	34,354	#748
Hiratachō	28,154	#870
Gōtsuchō	24,009	#962

Cities near Matsue

Sakaiminato36,324 people · ~17 km away
Yasugichō38,875 people · ~19 km away
Hiratachō28,154 people · ~22 km away
Yonago148,720 people · ~26 km away
Izumo172,775 people · ~29 km away
Unnan43,269 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matsue?

Matsue has a population of 203,616 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #118 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Matsue in?

Matsue is located in Shimane, Japan.

Is Matsue the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 601 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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