Ayabe Population 2026
Ayabe has a population of 31,846, making it the #796 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 306× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,846
Rank in Japan
#796
Coordinates
35.30°N, 135.25°E
~46 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
404 km
251 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Ayabe
- Fukuchiyama77,306 people · ~12 km away
- Maizuru92,465 people · ~18 km away
- Tamba61,471 people · ~24 km away
- Tanba62,152 people · ~25 km away
- Tamba-Sasayama39,611 people · ~25 km away
- Sasayama40,050 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ayabe?
Ayabe has a population of 31,846 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #796 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ayabe in?
Ayabe is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Ayabe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 404 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.