Tochio-honchō Population 2026
Tochio-honchō has a population of 23,045, making it the #988 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 422× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,045
Rank in Japan
#988
Coordinates
37.48°N, 139.00°E
~65 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
208 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Tochio-honchō
FAQ
What is the population of Tochio-honchō?
Tochio-honchō has a population of 23,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #988 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tochio-honchō in?
Tochio-honchō is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Tochio-honchō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 208 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.