Tōkamachi Population 2026
Tōkamachi has a population of 53,333, making it the #520 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 183× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,333
Rank in Japan
#520
Coordinates
37.13°N, 138.77°E
~154 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
181 km
112 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 Tōkamachi
- Minamiuonuma55,354 people · ~11 km away
- Muikamachi29,123 people · ~13 km away
- Shiozawa20,178 people · ~13 km away
- Ojiya34,704 people · ~19 km away
- Uonuma34,483 people · ~21 km away
- Kashiwazaki86,183 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tōkamachi?
Tōkamachi has a population of 53,333 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #520 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tōkamachi in?
Tōkamachi is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Tōkamachi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 181 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.