Shibata Population 2026
Shibata has a population of 96,236, making it the #282 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,236
Rank in Japan
#282
Coordinates
37.95°N, 139.33°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
253 km
157 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 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
| Murakami | 58,300 | #485 |
Cities near Shibata
- Tainai28,509 people · ~14 km away
- Suibara20,392 people · ~15 km away
- Agano40,696 people · ~16 km away
- Kameda-honchō32,765 people · ~21 km away
- Niitsu-honchō65,910 people · ~25 km away
- Niigata797,591 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shibata?
Shibata has a population of 96,236 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #282 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shibata in?
Shibata is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Shibata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 253 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.