Kakamigahara Population 2026
Kakamigahara has a population of 144,521, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,521
Rank in Japan
#178
Coordinates
35.42°N, 136.87°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
257 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
Cities near Kakamigahara
FAQ
What is the population of Kakamigahara?
Kakamigahara has a population of 144,521 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kakamigahara in?
Kakamigahara is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Kakamigahara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 257 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.