Ichihara Population 2026
Ichihara has a population of 283,531, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
283,531
Rank in Japan
#83
Coordinates
35.52°N, 140.08°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Ichihara
FAQ
What is the population of Ichihara?
Ichihara has a population of 283,531 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ichihara in?
Ichihara is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Ichihara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 40 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.