Nakashibetsu Population 2026

Nakashibetsu has a population of 24,014, making it the #961 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 405× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,014

Rank in Japan

#961

Coordinates

43.55°N, 144.97°E

~31 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

983 km

610 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 Nakashibetsu

Shibetsu21,744 people · ~18 km away
Nemuro31,223 people · ~55 km away
Motomachi22,972 people · ~77 km away
Abashiri35,759 people · ~77 km away
Kushiro167,875 people · ~80 km away
Kitami119,135 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nakashibetsu?

Nakashibetsu has a population of 24,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #961 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nakashibetsu in?

Nakashibetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Nakashibetsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 983 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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