Imabari Population 2026
Imabari has a population of 170,986, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ehime. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
170,986
Rank in Japan
#146
Coordinates
34.07°N, 133.00°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
636 km
395 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ehime
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Matsuyama | 511,192 | #30 |
| Shinagawa | 422,488 | #44 |
| Niihama | 123,059 | #219 |
| Saijō | 104,791 | #259 |
| Shikokuchūō | 82,754 | #338 |
| Uwajima | 70,809 | #393 |
| Ōzu | 40,575 | #666 |
| Kawanoechō | 37,641 | #700 |
Cities near Imabari
FAQ
What is the population of Imabari?
Imabari has a population of 170,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Imabari in?
Imabari is located in Ehime, Japan.
Is Imabari the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 636 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.