Mibu Population 2026
Mibu has a population of 39,474, making it the #676 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. It is about 247× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,474
Rank in Japan
#676
Coordinates
36.42°N, 139.80°E
~59 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
Cities near Mibu
- Shimotsuke60,274 people · ~6 km away
- Tochigi159,056 people · ~7 km away
- Kaminokawa31,243 people · ~11 km away
- Oyama167,647 people · ~13 km away
- Yūki50,645 people · ~15 km away
- Kanuma94,903 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mibu?
Mibu has a population of 39,474 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #676 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Mibu in?
Mibu is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Mibu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 81 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.