Higashikurume Population 2026
Higashikurume has a population of 117,020, making it the #231 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,020
Rank in Japan
#231
Coordinates
35.75°N, 139.51°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
18 km
11 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 Higashikurume
- Kiyose76,208 people · ~3 km away
- Kodaira198,739 people · ~4 km away
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi207,388 people · ~4 km away
- Higashimurayama151,815 people · ~4 km away
- Koganei126,074 people · ~6 km away
- Higashiyamato83,901 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Higashikurume?
Higashikurume has a population of 117,020 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #231 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Higashikurume in?
Higashikurume is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Higashikurume the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 18 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.