Niitsu-honchō Population 2026
Niitsu-honchō has a population of 65,910, making it the #424 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,910
Rank in Japan
#424
Coordinates
37.80°N, 139.12°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
240 km
149 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Niitsu-honchō?
Niitsu-honchō has a population of 65,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #424 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Niitsu-honchō in?
Niitsu-honchō is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Niitsu-honchō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 240 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.