Shiojiri Population 2026

Shiojiri has a population of 67,241, making it the #417 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagano. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 145× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,241

Rank in Japan

#417

Coordinates

36.10°N, 137.97°E

~729 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

162 km

101 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagano

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagano	372,760	#59
Matsumoto	241,145	#104
Ueda	157,480	#162
Iida	101,536	#268
Saku	99,131	#276
Azumino	94,222	#292
Ina	68,177	#411
Chikuma	59,381	#473

Cities near Shiojiri

Okaya54,286 people · ~9 km away
Shimosuwa20,055 people · ~11 km away
Tatsuno18,951 people · ~13 km away
Matsumoto241,145 people · ~15 km away
Suwa48,972 people · ~15 km away
Chino56,400 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shiojiri?

Shiojiri has a population of 67,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #417 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shiojiri in?

Shiojiri is located in Nagano, Japan.

Is Shiojiri the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 162 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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