Setouchi Population 2026

Setouchi has a population of 36,048, making it the #715 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okayama. It is about 270× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,048

Rank in Japan

#715

Coordinates

34.66°N, 134.14°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

517 km

321 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okayama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Okayama	724,691	#21
Kurashiki	483,576	#34
Tsuyama	102,294	#264
Sōja	69,030	#404
Tamano	67,786	#414
Kasaoka	50,160	#550
Akaiwa	43,742	#623
Maniwa	42,725	#637

Cities near Setouchi

Bizen39,117 people · ~17 km away
Okayama724,691 people · ~19 km away
Akaiwa43,742 people · ~20 km away
Tamano67,786 people · ~24 km away
Kariya52,015 people · ~25 km away
Kamigōri15,448 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Setouchi?

Setouchi has a population of 36,048 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #715 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Setouchi in?

Setouchi is located in Okayama, Japan.

Is Setouchi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 517 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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