Hōryūji Population 2026
Hōryūji has a population of 27,587, making it the #884 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. It is about 353× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,587
Rank in Japan
#884
Coordinates
34.61°N, 135.74°E
~49 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
379 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashihara-shi | 124,521 | #215 |
| Kashiwara | 120,922 | #221 |
| Ikoma | 120,741 | #222 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
Cities near Hōryūji
- Yamatokōriyama83,285 people · ~3 km away
- Takatsukadai17,018 people · ~3 km away
- Fuki18,009 people · ~4 km away
- Tatsuno-kita23,219 people · ~4 km away
- Kanmaki22,807 people · ~6 km away
- Hikiso33,810 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hōryūji?
Hōryūji has a population of 27,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #884 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hōryūji in?
Hōryūji is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Hōryūji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 379 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.