Tsubame Population 2026
Tsubame has a population of 77,382, making it the #355 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,382
Rank in Japan
#355
Coordinates
37.66°N, 138.93°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
230 km
143 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 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
| Murakami | 58,300 | #485 |
Cities near Tsubame
FAQ
What is the population of Tsubame?
Tsubame has a population of 77,382 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #355 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tsubame in?
Tsubame is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Tsubame the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 230 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.