Tama Population 2026
Tama has a population of 148,285, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,285
Rank in Japan
#174
Coordinates
35.64°N, 139.47°E
~108 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
21 km
13 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 Tama
FAQ
What is the population of Tama?
Tama has a population of 148,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tama in?
Tama is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Tama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 21 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.