Ojiya Population 2026
Ojiya has a population of 34,704, making it the #740 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 280× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,704
Rank in Japan
#740
Coordinates
37.30°N, 138.80°E
~72 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
196 km
122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Ojiya
- Uonuma34,483 people · ~16 km away
- Nagaoka266,936 people · ~17 km away
- Tōkamachi53,333 people · ~19 km away
- Kashiwazaki86,183 people · ~23 km away
- Minamiuonuma55,354 people · ~25 km away
- Tochio-honchō23,045 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ojiya?
Ojiya has a population of 34,704 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #740 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ojiya in?
Ojiya is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Ojiya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 196 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.