Nishi-Tokyo-shi Population 2026
Nishi-Tokyo-shi has a population of 207,388, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
207,388
Rank in Japan
#116
Coordinates
35.73°N, 139.54°E
~58 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokyo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Hachiōji | 579,355 | #26 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Nishi-Tokyo-shi
- Musashino150,149 people · ~3 km away
- Koganei126,074 people · ~4 km away
- Higashikurume117,020 people · ~4 km away
- Sekimachi-minami16,504 people · ~4 km away
- Kodaira198,739 people · ~5 km away
- Kiyose76,208 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nishi-Tokyo-shi?
Nishi-Tokyo-shi has a population of 207,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nishi-Tokyo-shi in?
Nishi-Tokyo-shi is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Nishi-Tokyo-shi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 14 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.