Shimotsuke Population 2026
Shimotsuke has a population of 60,274, making it the #463 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. It is about 161× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,274
Rank in Japan
#463
Coordinates
36.41°N, 139.87°E
~66 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
82 km
51 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
Cities near Shimotsuke
FAQ
What is the population of Shimotsuke?
Shimotsuke has a population of 60,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #463 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimotsuke in?
Shimotsuke is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Shimotsuke the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 82 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.