Chiba Population 2026
Chiba has a population of 979,768, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.8% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
979,768
Rank in Japan
#13
Coordinates
35.60°N, 140.12°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Chiba
FAQ
What is the population of Chiba?
Chiba has a population of 979,768 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chiba in?
Chiba is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Chiba the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 40 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.