Muroran Population 2026

Muroran has a population of 96,197, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

96,197

Rank in Japan

#283

Coordinates

42.32°N, 140.99°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

745 km

463 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 Muroran

Date34,898 people · ~19 km away
Noboribetsu46,391 people · ~22 km away
Shiraoi17,759 people · ~39 km away
Honchō28,514 people · ~53 km away
Yakumo15,826 people · ~60 km away
Tomakomai174,806 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Muroran?

Muroran has a population of 96,197 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Muroran in?

Muroran is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Muroran the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 745 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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