Shimodate Population 2026
Shimodate has a population of 63,666, making it the #439 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 153× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,666
Rank in Japan
#439
Coordinates
36.30°N, 139.98°E
~34 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
73 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Shimodate
- Chikusei100,753 people · ~2 km away
- Yūki50,645 people · ~9 km away
- Makabe19,293 people · ~11 km away
- Iwase39,122 people · ~12 km away
- Shimo-tsuma42,521 people · ~13 km away
- Sakuragawa39,072 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shimodate?
Shimodate has a population of 63,666 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #439 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimodate in?
Shimodate is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Shimodate the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 73 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.