Minakuchichō-matoba Population 2026
Minakuchichō-matoba has a population of 38,986, making it the #686 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. It is about 250× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,986
Rank in Japan
#686
Coordinates
34.97°N, 136.17°E
~171 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
330 km
205 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Minakuchichō-matoba?
Minakuchichō-matoba has a population of 38,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #686 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Minakuchichō-matoba in?
Minakuchichō-matoba is located in Shiga, Japan.
Is Minakuchichō-matoba the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 330 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.