Shiroi Population 2026

Shiroi has a population of 62,441, making it the #442 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 156× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,441

Rank in Japan

#442

Coordinates

35.80°N, 140.07°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

36 km

22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Shiroi

Kamagaya109,932 people · ~7 km away
Abiko131,771 people · ~9 km away
Yachiyo199,498 people · ~9 km away
Fukawa15,340 people · ~9 km away
Inzai105,463 people · ~10 km away
Kashiwa433,436 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shiroi?

Shiroi has a population of 62,441 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #442 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shiroi in?

Shiroi is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Shiroi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 36 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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