Ōbu Population 2026
Ōbu has a population of 93,123, making it the #296 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aichi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,123
Rank in Japan
#296
Coordinates
35.02°N, 136.95°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aichi
Cities near Ōbu
FAQ
What is the population of Ōbu?
Ōbu has a population of 93,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #296 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ōbu in?
Ōbu is located in Aichi, Japan.
Is Ōbu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 260 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.