Fuchūchō Population 2026
Fuchūchō has a population of 50,746, making it the #543 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. It is about 192× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,746
Rank in Japan
#543
Coordinates
34.57°N, 133.24°E
~33 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
600 km
373 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiroshima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 1,200,754 | #11 |
| Fukuyama | 468,812 | #36 |
| Kure | 214,592 | #114 |
| Higashihiroshima | 196,608 | #123 |
| Onomichi | 131,170 | #205 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
Cities near Fuchūchō
FAQ
What is the population of Fuchūchō?
Fuchūchō has a population of 50,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #543 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Fuchūchō in?
Fuchūchō is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Fuchūchō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 600 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.