Arita Population 2026
Arita has a population of 19,010, making it the #1085 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saga. It is about 512× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,010
Rank in Japan
#1085
Coordinates
33.18°N, 129.90°E
~288 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
940 km
584 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saga
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Saga | 233,301 | #107 |
| Karatsu | 117,663 | #230 |
| Tosu | 74,196 | #377 |
| Imarichō-kō | 57,940 | #486 |
| Takeo | 47,914 | #582 |
| Ogi | 43,952 | #620 |
| Kanzakimachi-kanzaki | 31,022 | #815 |
| Kashima | 30,159 | #836 |
Cities near Arita
- Imarichō-kō57,940 people · ~10 km away
- Takeo47,914 people · ~11 km away
- Ureshinomachi-shimojuku25,848 people · ~12 km away
- Sasebo243,223 people · ~16 km away
- Kashima30,159 people · ~20 km away
- Taku18,295 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arita?
Arita has a population of 19,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1085 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Arita in?
Arita is located in Saga, Japan.
Is Arita the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 940 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.