Matsusaka Population 2026
Matsusaka has a population of 159,145, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
159,145
Rank in Japan
#160
Coordinates
34.58°N, 136.54°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
312 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mie
Cities near Matsusaka
FAQ
What is the population of Matsusaka?
Matsusaka has a population of 159,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Matsusaka in?
Matsusaka is located in Mie, Japan.
Is Matsusaka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 312 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.