Motosu Population 2026
Motosu has a population of 32,928, making it the #772 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 296× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,928
Rank in Japan
#772
Coordinates
35.48°N, 136.67°E
~35 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
274 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Motosu
FAQ
What is the population of Motosu?
Motosu has a population of 32,928 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #772 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Motosu in?
Motosu is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Motosu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 274 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.