Kashiwa Population 2026
Kashiwa has a population of 433,436, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
433,436
Rank in Japan
#41
Coordinates
35.86°N, 139.98°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
32 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Kashiwa
- Abiko131,771 people · ~4 km away
- Nagareyama200,136 people · ~7 km away
- Minaminagareyama17,064 people · ~8 km away
- Moriya68,777 people · ~8 km away
- Misato, Saitama142,145 people · ~9 km away
- Toride104,524 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kashiwa?
Kashiwa has a population of 433,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kashiwa in?
Kashiwa is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Kashiwa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 32 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.