Kariya Population 2026
Kariya has a population of 153,834, making it the #167 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aichi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
153,834
Rank in Japan
#167
Coordinates
34.98°N, 136.98°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
258 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aichi
Cities near Kariya
FAQ
What is the population of Kariya?
Kariya has a population of 153,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #167 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kariya in?
Kariya is located in Aichi, Japan.
Is Kariya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 258 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.