Tsuchiura Population 2026
Tsuchiura has a population of 144,399, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,399
Rank in Japan
#179
Coordinates
36.09°N, 140.21°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
65 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Tsuchiura
FAQ
What is the population of Tsuchiura?
Tsuchiura has a population of 144,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tsuchiura in?
Tsuchiura is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Tsuchiura the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 65 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.