Urayasu Population 2026
Urayasu has a population of 171,362, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
171,362
Rank in Japan
#145
Coordinates
35.66°N, 139.90°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Urayasu
- Katsushika453,093 people · ~9 km away
- Chūō169,179 people · ~11 km away
- Narashino176,197 people · ~13 km away
- Minato City260,486 people · ~13 km away
- Matsudo498,575 people · ~13 km away
- Makuhari28,729 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Urayasu?
Urayasu has a population of 171,362 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Urayasu in?
Urayasu is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Urayasu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 19 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.