Record No.
MRB-2026-005596
Most Populous Metropolitan Area in the World
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Greater Tokyo Area
Japan
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Japan
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Record Description
The Greater Tokyo Area, encompassing Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures, is home to roughly 37-40 million people, making it the most populous metropolitan area on the planet. It has held this ranking for decades, well ahead of other megacity regions such as Delhi and Shanghai.
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