Ushiku Population 2026
Ushiku has a population of 84,651, making it the #327 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,651
Rank in Japan
#327
Coordinates
35.97°N, 140.13°E
~26 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
50 km
31 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Ushiku
FAQ
What is the population of Ushiku?
Ushiku has a population of 84,651 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #327 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ushiku in?
Ushiku is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Ushiku the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 50 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.