Musashino Population 2026
Musashino has a population of 150,149, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,149
Rank in Japan
#170
Coordinates
35.71°N, 139.56°E
~62 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokyo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Hachiōji | 579,355 | #26 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Musashino
- Sekimachi-minami16,504 people · ~3 km away
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi207,388 people · ~3 km away
- Koganei126,074 people · ~4 km away
- Kamiigusa15,773 people · ~5 km away
- Chōfu242,614 people · ~5 km away
- Shimoigusa18,269 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Musashino?
Musashino has a population of 150,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Musashino in?
Musashino is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Musashino the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 12 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.