Chūō Population 2026
Chūō has a population of 169,179, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
169,179
Rank in Japan
#149
Coordinates
35.67°N, 139.78°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
8 km
5 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 Chūō
- Minato City260,486 people · ~3 km away
- Tokyo9,733,276 people · ~8 km away
- Shimo’ochiai15,583 people · ~9 km away
- Machiya29,272 people · ~9 km away
- Ebara21,232 people · ~9 km away
- Katsushika453,093 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chūō?
Chūō has a population of 169,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Chūō in?
Chūō is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Chūō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 8 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.