Mobara Population 2026

Mobara has a population of 88,330, making it the #311 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 110× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

88,330

Rank in Japan

#311

Coordinates

35.43°N, 140.30°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

62 km

39 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 Mobara

Ōami53,239 people · ~10 km away
Ōamishirasato48,129 people · ~11 km away
Tōgane66,332 people · ~15 km away
Ōhara20,226 people · ~22 km away
Ichihara283,531 people · ~22 km away
Narutō25,696 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mobara?

Mobara has a population of 88,330 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #311 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Mobara in?

Mobara is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Mobara the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 62 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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