Chōfu Population 2026
Chōfu has a population of 242,614, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
242,614
Rank in Japan
#101
Coordinates
35.66°N, 139.55°E
~44 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
13 km
8 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 Chōfu
FAQ
What is the population of Chōfu?
Chōfu has a population of 242,614 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chōfu in?
Chōfu is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Chōfu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 13 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.