Muramatsu Population 2026
Muramatsu has a population of 19,712, making it the #1069 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 494× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,712
Rank in Japan
#1069
Coordinates
37.69°N, 139.17°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
228 km
142 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 Muramatsu
FAQ
What is the population of Muramatsu?
Muramatsu has a population of 19,712 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1069 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Muramatsu in?
Muramatsu is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Muramatsu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 228 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.