Shibetsu Population 2026

Shibetsu has a population of 21,744, making it the #1023 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 448× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Shibetsu (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

21,744

Rank in Japan

#1023

Coordinates

43.66°N, 145.13°E

~2 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,000 km

621 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Shibetsu

Nakashibetsu24,014 people · ~18 km away
Nemuro31,223 people · ~52 km away
Abashiri35,759 people · ~80 km away
Motomachi22,972 people · ~85 km away
Kushiro167,875 people · ~98 km away
Kitami119,135 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shibetsu?

Shibetsu has a population of 21,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1023 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shibetsu in?

Shibetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Shibetsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,000 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.

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