Honmachi Population 2026
Honmachi has a population of 123,067, making it the #218 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kumamoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,067
Rank in Japan
#218
Coordinates
32.50°N, 130.60°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
909 km
564 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kumamoto
Cities near Honmachi
FAQ
What is the population of Honmachi?
Honmachi has a population of 123,067 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #218 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Honmachi in?
Honmachi is located in Kumamoto, Japan.
Is Honmachi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 909 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.