Ōmihachiman Population 2026
Ōmihachiman has a population of 82,233, making it the #339 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,233
Rank in Japan
#339
Coordinates
35.13°N, 136.10°E
~91 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shiga
Cities near Ōmihachiman
FAQ
What is the population of Ōmihachiman?
Ōmihachiman has a population of 82,233 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #339 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ōmihachiman in?
Ōmihachiman is located in Shiga, Japan.
Is Ōmihachiman the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 332 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.