Akishima Population 2026
Akishima has a population of 113,949, making it the #239 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
113,949
Rank in Japan
#239
Coordinates
35.72°N, 139.38°E
~110 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokyo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Hachiōji | 579,355 | #26 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Akishima
- Yokota69,550 people · ~3 km away
- Tachikawa183,581 people · ~4 km away
- Musashimurayama70,829 people · ~5 km away
- Fussa56,786 people · ~5 km away
- Hino190,435 people · ~6 km away
- Hakonegasaki31,765 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akishima?
Akishima has a population of 113,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #239 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Akishima in?
Akishima is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Akishima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 28 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.