Ikoma Population 2026
Ikoma has a population of 120,741, making it the #222 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,741
Rank in Japan
#222
Coordinates
34.68°N, 135.70°E
~146 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
380 km
236 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 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
| Sakurai | 58,386 | #484 |
Cities near Ikoma
- Shijōnawate55,177 people · ~6 km away
- Fuki18,009 people · ~6 km away
- Daitō119,367 people · ~8 km away
- Hōryūji27,587 people · ~9 km away
- Nara-shi367,353 people · ~10 km away
- Tatsuno-kita23,219 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ikoma?
Ikoma has a population of 120,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #222 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ikoma in?
Ikoma is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Ikoma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 380 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.