Tochigi Population 2026
Tochigi has a population of 159,056, making it the #161 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
159,056
Rank in Japan
#161
Coordinates
36.38°N, 139.73°E
~51 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
| Nikkō | 77,661 | #354 |
Cities near Tochigi
FAQ
What is the population of Tochigi?
Tochigi has a population of 159,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #161 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tochigi in?
Tochigi is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Tochigi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 77 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.