Moriguchi Population 2026
Moriguchi has a population of 143,096, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
143,096
Rank in Japan
#181
Coordinates
34.73°N, 135.57°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
390 km
242 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osaka
Cities near Moriguchi
FAQ
What is the population of Moriguchi?
Moriguchi has a population of 143,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Moriguchi in?
Moriguchi is located in Osaka, Japan.
Is Moriguchi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 390 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.