Shimobuchi Population 2026
Shimobuchi has a population of 16,728, making it the #1154 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. It is about 582× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,728
Rank in Japan
#1154
Coordinates
34.39°N, 135.79°E
~171 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
384 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashihara-shi | 124,521 | #215 |
| Kashiwara | 120,922 | #221 |
| Ikoma | 120,741 | #222 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
Cities near Shimobuchi
FAQ
What is the population of Shimobuchi?
Shimobuchi has a population of 16,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1154 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimobuchi in?
Shimobuchi is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Shimobuchi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 384 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.