Kaizu Population 2026
Kaizu has a population of 34,960, making it the #735 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 278× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,960
Rank in Japan
#735
Coordinates
35.20°N, 136.64°E
~-1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Kaizu
FAQ
What is the population of Kaizu?
Kaizu has a population of 34,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #735 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kaizu in?
Kaizu is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Kaizu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 282 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.