Mutsu Population 2026

Mutsu has a population of 56,244, making it the #500 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 173× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,244

Rank in Japan

#500

Coordinates

41.29°N, 141.22°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

637 km

396 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aomori

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Aomori	298,394	#79
Hachinohe	239,046	#105
Hirosaki	168,739	#150
Towada	60,697	#458
Goshogawara	53,576	#517
Misawa	42,805	#636
Kuroishi	38,615	#691
Hirakawa	30,938	#819

Cities near Mutsu

Toyota16,428 people · ~60 km away
Aomori298,394 people · ~66 km away
Hakodate275,730 people · ~67 km away
Misawa42,805 people · ~69 km away
Towada60,697 people · ~74 km away
Hitokawame24,273 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mutsu?

Mutsu has a population of 56,244 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #500 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Mutsu in?

Mutsu is located in Aomori, Japan.

Is Mutsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 637 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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