Obihiro Population 2026
Obihiro has a population of 166,536, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,536
Rank in Japan
#154
Coordinates
42.92°N, 143.20°E
~44 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
858 km
533 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
Cities near Obihiro
- Otofuke44,235 people · ~8 km away
- Sarubetsu25,766 people · ~12 km away
- Memuro-minami18,048 people · ~14 km away
- Shimo-furano25,872 people · ~82 km away
- Furano21,131 people · ~82 km away
- Shizunai-furukawachō22,436 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Obihiro?
Obihiro has a population of 166,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Obihiro in?
Obihiro is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Obihiro the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 858 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.