Mitsuke Population 2026
Mitsuke has a population of 43,180, making it the #632 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 225× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,180
Rank in Japan
#632
Coordinates
37.53°N, 138.93°E
~48 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
216 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Mitsuke
- Tochio-honchō23,045 people · ~8 km away
- Sanjō94,642 people · ~9 km away
- Nagaoka266,936 people · ~12 km away
- Tsubame77,382 people · ~15 km away
- Kamo25,971 people · ~17 km away
- Yoshida-kasugachō25,500 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mitsuke?
Mitsuke has a population of 43,180 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #632 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Mitsuke in?
Mitsuke is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Mitsuke the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 216 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.