Shimoda Population 2026

Shimoda has a population of 32,694, making it the #779 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kochi. It is about 298× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,694

Rank in Japan

#779

Coordinates

32.95°N, 132.99°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

687 km

427 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kochi

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kochi	332,059	#71
Nankoku	46,664	#596
Nakamura	34,559	#743
Yamashita	32,207	#789
Tosayamadachō-nakano	26,513	#904
Susaki	26,195	#909
Tosa	25,732	#927
Ino	22,155	#1010

Cities near Shimoda

Nakamura34,559 people · ~6 km away
Sukumo19,292 people · ~24 km away
Mishōhirajō19,601 people · ~39 km away
Uwajima70,809 people · ~50 km away
Susaki26,195 people · ~57 km away
Uwa35,388 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shimoda?

Shimoda has a population of 32,694 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #779 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shimoda in?

Shimoda is located in Kochi, Japan.

Is Shimoda the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 687 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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