Motomachi Population 2026

Motomachi has a population of 22,972, making it the #991 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 424× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,972

Rank in Japan

#991

Coordinates

43.83°N, 144.10°E

~26 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

980 km

609 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 Motomachi

Kitami119,135 people · ~17 km away
Abashiri35,759 people · ~26 km away
Engaru19,241 people · ~51 km away
Nakashibetsu24,014 people · ~77 km away
Mombetsu22,983 people · ~83 km away
Shibetsu21,744 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Motomachi?

Motomachi has a population of 22,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #991 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Motomachi in?

Motomachi is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Motomachi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 980 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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