Nasushiobara Population 2026

Nasushiobara has a population of 115,794, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

115,794

Rank in Japan

#234

Coordinates

36.98°N, 140.07°E

~280 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

147 km

91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tochigi

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Utsunomiya	518,757	#29
Oyama	167,647	#152
Tochigi	159,056	#161
Ashikaga	144,746	#177
Sano	117,669	#229
Kanuma	94,903	#288
Mooka	78,720	#347
Nikkō	77,661	#354

Cities near Nasushiobara

Kuroiso61,230 people · ~2 km away
Nasu23,956 people · ~8 km away
Ōtawara72,087 people · ~13 km away
Kumakura20,808 people · ~22 km away
Yaita36,275 people · ~23 km away
Shirakawa59,491 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nasushiobara?

Nasushiobara has a population of 115,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nasushiobara in?

Nasushiobara is located in Tochigi, Japan.

Is Nasushiobara the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 147 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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