Bizen Population 2026

Bizen has a population of 39,117, making it the #681 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okayama. It is about 249× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bizen (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

39,117

Rank in Japan

#681

Coordinates

34.79°N, 134.24°E

~284 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

506 km

314 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okayama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Okayama	724,691	#21
Kurashiki	483,576	#34
Tsuyama	102,294	#264
Sōja	69,030	#404
Tamano	67,786	#414
Kasaoka	50,160	#550
Akaiwa	43,742	#623
Maniwa	42,725	#637

Cities near Bizen

Kariya52,015 people · ~14 km away
Kamigōri15,448 people · ~15 km away
Setouchi36,048 people · ~17 km away
Akaiwa43,742 people · ~20 km away
Aioi28,355 people · ~21 km away
Hayashino25,939 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bizen?

Bizen has a population of 39,117 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #681 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Bizen in?

Bizen is located in Okayama, Japan.

Is Bizen the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 506 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.

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