Makuhari Population 2026

Makuhari has a population of 28,729, making it the #859 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. It is about 339× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Makuhari (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,729

Rank in Japan

#859

Coordinates

35.65°N, 140.05°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

33 km

20 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Makuhari

Narashino176,197 people · ~4 km away
Chiba979,768 people · ~8 km away
Yotsukaidō95,266 people · ~11 km away
Yachiyo199,498 people · ~12 km away
Urayasu171,362 people · ~14 km away
Kamagaya109,932 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Makuhari?

Makuhari has a population of 28,729 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #859 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Makuhari in?

Makuhari is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Makuhari the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 33 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.

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