Shikokuchūō Population 2026
Shikokuchūō has a population of 82,754, making it the #338 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ehime. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,754
Rank in Japan
#338
Coordinates
33.98°N, 133.55°E
~41 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
592 km
368 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ehime
Cities near Shikokuchūō
- Kawanoechō37,641 people · ~5 km away
- Kan’onjichō57,438 people · ~19 km away
- Niihama123,059 people · ~23 km away
- Ikedachō23,605 people · ~24 km away
- Mitoyo65,713 people · ~29 km away
- Saijō104,791 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shikokuchūō?
Shikokuchūō has a population of 82,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #338 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shikokuchūō in?
Shikokuchūō is located in Ehime, Japan.
Is Shikokuchūō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 592 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.