Ise Population 2026
Ise has a population of 123,533, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,533
Rank in Japan
#216
Coordinates
34.48°N, 136.70°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
303 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mie
Cities near Ise
FAQ
What is the population of Ise?
Ise has a population of 123,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ise in?
Ise is located in Mie, Japan.
Is Ise the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 303 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.