Moriya Population 2026
Moriya has a population of 68,777, making it the #405 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 142× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,777
Rank in Japan
#405
Coordinates
35.93°N, 140.00°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Moriya
- Tsukubamirai49,872 people · ~6 km away
- Abiko131,771 people · ~8 km away
- Kashiwa433,436 people · ~8 km away
- Toride104,524 people · ~8 km away
- Mitsukaidō41,147 people · ~9 km away
- Fujishiro33,148 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moriya?
Moriya has a population of 68,777 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #405 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Moriya in?
Moriya is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Moriya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 39 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.