Katanawa Population 2026
Katanawa has a population of 50,112, making it the #551 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 194× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,112
Rank in Japan
#551
Coordinates
33.52°N, 130.42°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
881 km
547 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Katanawa
FAQ
What is the population of Katanawa?
Katanawa has a population of 50,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #551 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Katanawa in?
Katanawa is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Katanawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 881 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.