Matsumoto Population 2026

Matsumoto has a population of 241,145, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagano. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

241,145

Rank in Japan

#104

Coordinates

36.23°N, 137.97°E

~593 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

167 km

104 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagano

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagano	372,760	#59
Ueda	157,480	#162
Iida	101,536	#268
Saku	99,131	#276
Azumino	94,222	#292
Ina	68,177	#411
Shiojiri	67,241	#417
Chikuma	59,381	#473

Cities near Matsumoto

Azumino94,222 people · ~9 km away
Toyoshina27,834 people · ~9 km away
Hotaka33,195 people · ~14 km away
Shiojiri67,241 people · ~15 km away
Shimosuwa20,055 people · ~21 km away
Okaya54,286 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matsumoto?

Matsumoto has a population of 241,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Matsumoto in?

Matsumoto is located in Nagano, Japan.

Is Matsumoto the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 167 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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