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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Hachiōji | 579,355 | #26 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Shimo’ochiai
- Tokyo9,733,276 people · ~4 km away
- Kita332,140 people · ~5 km away
- Asagaya-minami19,185 people · ~6 km away
- Shimoigusa18,269 people · ~7 km away
- Machiya29,272 people · ~8 km away
- Ōgi15,733 people · ~8 km away
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.