Tomakomai Population 2026
Tomakomai has a population of 174,806, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
174,806
Rank in Japan
#139
Coordinates
42.64°N, 141.60°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
790 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
Cities near Tomakomai
- Chitose97,950 people · ~21 km away
- Shiraoi17,759 people · ~23 km away
- Eniwa70,331 people · ~29 km away
- Kitahiroshima58,918 people · ~38 km away
- Noboribetsu46,391 people · ~40 km away
- Sapporo1,973,832 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tomakomai?
Tomakomai has a population of 174,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tomakomai in?
Tomakomai is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Tomakomai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 790 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.