Narashino Population 2026

Narashino has a population of 176,197, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

176,197

Rank in Japan

#138

Coordinates

35.68°N, 140.04°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

32 km

20 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
Sakura	173,740	#141
Urayasu	171,362	#145

Cities near Narashino

Makuhari28,729 people · ~4 km away
Yachiyo199,498 people · ~10 km away
Kamagaya109,932 people · ~10 km away
Chiba979,768 people · ~11 km away
Yotsukaidō95,266 people · ~12 km away
Urayasu171,362 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Narashino?

Narashino has a population of 176,197 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Narashino in?

Narashino is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Narashino the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 32 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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