Mombetsu Population 2026

Mombetsu has a population of 22,983, making it the #990 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 423× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,983

Rank in Japan

#990

Coordinates

44.35°N, 143.35°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,012 km

628 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Mombetsu

Engaru19,241 people · ~37 km away
Nayoro27,282 people · ~71 km away
Kitami119,135 people · ~75 km away
Shibetsu17,858 people · ~79 km away
Minamishibetsuchō19,794 people · ~81 km away
Abashiri35,759 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mombetsu?

Mombetsu has a population of 22,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #990 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Mombetsu in?

Mombetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Mombetsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,012 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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