Minamibōsō Population 2026

Minamibōsō has a population of 35,831, making it the #719 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. It is about 272× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,831

Rank in Japan

#719

Coordinates

35.03°N, 139.93°E

~66 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

76 km

47 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Minamibōsō

Tateyama50,064 people · ~8 km away
Kamogawa32,116 people · ~17 km away
Kurihama53,782 people · ~30 km away
Miura51,483 people · ~30 km away
Futtsu51,650 people · ~33 km away
Kimitsu83,058 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Minamibōsō?

Minamibōsō has a population of 35,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #719 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Minamibōsō in?

Minamibōsō is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Minamibōsō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 76 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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