Kashihara-shi Population 2026
Kashihara-shi has a population of 124,521, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
124,521
Rank in Japan
#215
Coordinates
34.51°N, 135.79°E
~65 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
378 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashiwara | 120,922 | #221 |
| Ikoma | 120,741 | #222 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
| Sakurai | 58,386 | #484 |
Cities near Kashihara-shi
- Yamato-Takada61,744 people · ~4 km away
- Tawaramoto32,241 people · ~5 km away
- Sakurai58,386 people · ~5 km away
- Hikiso33,810 people · ~6 km away
- Kashiwara120,922 people · ~7 km away
- Kashiba78,113 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kashihara-shi?
Kashihara-shi has a population of 124,521 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kashihara-shi in?
Kashihara-shi is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Kashihara-shi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 378 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.