Narita Population 2026

Narita has a population of 132,906, making it the #197 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

132,906

Rank in Japan

#197

Coordinates

35.78°N, 140.32°E

~27 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

57 km

35 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
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Narita

Shisui20,745 people · ~9 km away
Ryōgoku49,735 people · ~9 km away
Ajiki20,127 people · ~9 km away
Sakura173,740 people · ~11 km away
Yachimata68,769 people · ~15 km away
Inzai105,463 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Narita?

Narita has a population of 132,906 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #197 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Narita in?

Narita is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Narita the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 57 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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