Matsubara Population 2026

Matsubara has a population of 130,855, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

130,855

Rank in Japan

#206

Coordinates

34.57°N, 135.55°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osaka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Osaka	2,753,862	#3
Sakai	826,161	#15
Higashiosaka	493,940	#32
Hirakata	406,331	#49
Toyonaka	401,558	#51
Suita	385,567	#53
Takatsuki	354,468	#64
Ibaraki	287,730	#82

Cities near Matsubara

Habikino109,479 people · ~4 km away
Fujiidera63,688 people · ~4 km away
Sayama58,435 people · ~6 km away
Kashihara79,058 people · ~6 km away
Yao273,213 people · ~7 km away
Sakai826,161 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matsubara?

Matsubara has a population of 130,855 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Matsubara in?

Matsubara is located in Osaka, Japan.

Is Matsubara the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 397 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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