Machida Population 2026
Machida has a population of 431,079, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
431,079
Rank in Japan
#42
Coordinates
35.54°N, 139.45°E
~103 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
27 km
17 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 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
| Chōfu | 242,614 | #101 |
Cities near Machida
FAQ
What is the population of Machida?
Machida has a population of 431,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Machida in?
Machida is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Machida the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 27 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.