Minamishibetsuchō Population 2026
Minamishibetsuchō has a population of 19,794, making it the #1066 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 492× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,794
Rank in Japan
#1066
Coordinates
44.15°N, 142.37°E
~134 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
968 km
601 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
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FAQ
What is the population of Minamishibetsuchō?
Minamishibetsuchō has a population of 19,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1066 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Minamishibetsuchō in?
Minamishibetsuchō is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Minamishibetsuchō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 968 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.