Higashimurayama Population 2026
Higashimurayama has a population of 151,815, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,815
Rank in Japan
#168
Coordinates
35.75°N, 139.47°E
~82 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
21 km
13 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 Higashimurayama
- Higashiyamato83,901 people · ~2 km away
- Kodaira198,739 people · ~4 km away
- Higashikurume117,020 people · ~4 km away
- Musashimurayama70,829 people · ~4 km away
- Tokorozawa344,194 people · ~5 km away
- Kokubunji129,242 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Higashimurayama?
Higashimurayama has a population of 151,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Higashimurayama in?
Higashimurayama is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Higashimurayama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 21 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.