Shimo’ochiai Population 2026

Shimo’ochiai has a population of 15,583, making it the #1192 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. It is about 625× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

TokyoShimo’ochiai
Location of Shimo’ochiai (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
15,583
Rank in Japan
#1192
Coordinates
35.72°N, 139.70°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
4 km
2 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tokyo

CityPopulationRank in Japan
Tokyo9,733,276#1
Ōta748,081#18
Hachiōji579,355#26
Katsushika453,093#39
Machida431,079#42
Kita332,140#70
Fuchū262,790#92
Minato City260,486#94

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FAQ

What is the population of Shimo’ochiai?
Shimo’ochiai has a population of 15,583 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1192 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimo’ochiai in?
Shimo’ochiai is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Shimo’ochiai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 4 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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