Kamigyō-ku Population 2026
Kamigyō-ku has a population of 83,000, making it the #337 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,000
Rank in Japan
#337
Coordinates
35.03°N, 135.76°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
364 km
226 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Kamigyō-ku?
Kamigyō-ku has a population of 83,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #337 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kamigyō-ku in?
Kamigyō-ku is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Kamigyō-ku the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 364 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.