Gero Population 2026
Gero has a population of 35,000, making it the #733 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 278× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,000
Rank in Japan
#733
Coordinates
35.80°N, 137.23°E
~781 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
222 km
138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Gero
FAQ
What is the population of Gero?
Gero has a population of 35,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #733 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Gero in?
Gero is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Gero the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 222 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.