Kanō Population 2026
Kanō has a population of 15,697, making it the #1188 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. It is about 620× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,697
Rank in Japan
#1188
Coordinates
34.49°N, 135.64°E
~83 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
392 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osaka
Cities near Kanō
- Tondabayashichō132,873 people · ~3 km away
- Katsuragi37,352 people · ~5 km away
- Sayama58,435 people · ~7 km away
- Kawachi-Nagano101,692 people · ~8 km away
- Kashiba78,113 people · ~8 km away
- Habikino109,479 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanō?
Kanō has a population of 15,697 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1188 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kanō in?
Kanō is located in Osaka, Japan.
Is Kanō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 392 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.