Gotō Population 2026

Gotō has a population of 34,391, making it the #747 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagasaki. It is about 283× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gotō (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,391

Rank in Japan

#747

Coordinates

32.68°N, 128.81°E

~46 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,055 km

655 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagasaki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagasaki	409,118	#48
Sasebo	243,223	#99
Isahaya	135,546	#193
Ōmura	95,397	#286
Obita	45,293	#604
Shimabara	43,338	#627
Minamishimabara	42,330	#644
Unzen	41,096	#659

Cities near Gotō

Fukuechō26,636 people · ~4 km away
Kamigotō17,503 people · ~42 km away
Saikai26,275 people · ~88 km away
Togitsu30,084 people · ~99 km away
Nagasaki409,118 people · ~101 km away
Sasebo243,223 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gotō?

Gotō has a population of 34,391 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #747 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Gotō in?

Gotō is located in Nagasaki, Japan.

Is Gotō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,055 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.

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