Shimosuwa Population 2026
Shimosuwa has a population of 20,055, making it the #1062 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagano. It is about 485× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,055
Rank in Japan
#1062
Coordinates
36.07°N, 138.08°E
~768 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
151 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nagano
Cities near Shimosuwa
FAQ
What is the population of Shimosuwa?
Shimosuwa has a population of 20,055 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1062 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimosuwa in?
Shimosuwa is located in Nagano, Japan.
Is Shimosuwa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 151 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.