Noboribetsu Population 2026
Noboribetsu has a population of 46,391, making it the #597 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 210× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,391
Rank in Japan
#597
Coordinates
42.45°N, 141.18°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
763 km
474 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
Cities near Noboribetsu
FAQ
What is the population of Noboribetsu?
Noboribetsu has a population of 46,391 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #597 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Noboribetsu in?
Noboribetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Noboribetsu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 763 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.