Kashiwara Population 2026
Kashiwara has a population of 120,922, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
120,922
Rank in Japan
#221
Coordinates
34.45°N, 135.77°E
~83 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
383 km
238 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashihara-shi | 124,521 | #215 |
| 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 Kashiwara
- Gose26,522 people · ~3 km away
- Kashihara-shi124,521 people · ~7 km away
- Shimobuchi16,728 people · ~7 km away
- Katsuragi37,352 people · ~8 km away
- Yamato-Takada61,744 people · ~8 km away
- Sakurai58,386 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kashiwara?
Kashiwara has a population of 120,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kashiwara in?
Kashiwara is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Kashiwara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 383 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.