Chigasaki Population 2026
Chigasaki has a population of 242,798, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
242,798
Rank in Japan
#100
Coordinates
35.34°N, 139.40°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
47 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kanagawa
Cities near Chigasaki
FAQ
What is the population of Chigasaki?
Chigasaki has a population of 242,798 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chigasaki in?
Chigasaki is located in Kanagawa, Japan.
Is Chigasaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 47 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.