Kakegawa Population 2026
Kakegawa has a population of 117,925, making it the #227 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,925
Rank in Japan
#227
Coordinates
34.77°N, 138.02°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
184 km
114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shizuoka
Cities near Kakegawa
FAQ
What is the population of Kakegawa?
Kakegawa has a population of 117,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #227 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kakegawa in?
Kakegawa is located in Shizuoka, Japan.
Is Kakegawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 184 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.