Matsudo Population 2026
Matsudo has a population of 498,575, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
498,575
Rank in Japan
#31
Coordinates
35.78°N, 139.90°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
21 km
13 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Matsudo
- Minaminagareyama17,064 people · ~7 km away
- Katsushika453,093 people · ~7 km away
- Misato, Saitama142,145 people · ~7 km away
- Yashio93,363 people · ~7 km away
- Aoi17,422 people · ~8 km away
- Nagareyama200,136 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matsudo?
Matsudo has a population of 498,575 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Matsudo in?
Matsudo is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Matsudo the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 21 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.