Jōyō Population 2026
Jōyō has a population of 74,607, making it the #373 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,607
Rank in Japan
#373
Coordinates
34.84°N, 135.81°E
~88 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
365 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Jōyō
FAQ
What is the population of Jōyō?
Jōyō has a population of 74,607 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #373 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Jōyō in?
Jōyō is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Jōyō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 365 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.