Ishioka Population 2026
Ishioka has a population of 73,061, making it the #383 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 133× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,061
Rank in Japan
#383
Coordinates
36.18°N, 140.27°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Ishioka
- Kasumigaura40,087 people · ~4 km away
- Tsuchiura144,399 people · ~11 km away
- Omitama48,870 people · ~13 km away
- Sakuragawa39,072 people · ~15 km away
- Naka53,137 people · ~17 km away
- Tsukuba241,656 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ishioka?
Ishioka has a population of 73,061 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #383 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ishioka in?
Ishioka is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Ishioka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 75 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.