Machiya Population 2026
Machiya has a population of 29,272, making it the #847 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. It is about 333× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,272
Rank in Japan
#847
Coordinates
35.75°N, 139.78°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
10 km
6 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 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Machiya
- Ōgi15,733 people · ~2 km away
- Aoi17,422 people · ~4 km away
- Kita332,140 people · ~4 km away
- Takenotsuka18,766 people · ~5 km away
- Katsushika453,093 people · ~6 km away
- Shimo’ochiai15,583 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Machiya?
Machiya has a population of 29,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #847 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Machiya in?
Machiya is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Machiya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 10 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.