Murakami Population 2026
Murakami has a population of 58,300, making it the #485 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 167× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,300
Rank in Japan
#485
Coordinates
38.23°N, 139.48°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
283 km
176 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 Murakami
FAQ
What is the population of Murakami?
Murakami has a population of 58,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #485 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Murakami in?
Murakami is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Murakami the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 283 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.