Katano Population 2026

Katano has a population of 75,033, making it the #371 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Katano (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

75,033

Rank in Japan

#371

Coordinates

34.79°N, 135.69°E

~31 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

377 km

234 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osaka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Osaka	2,753,862	#3
Sakai	826,161	#15
Higashiosaka	493,940	#32
Hirakata	406,331	#49
Toyonaka	401,558	#51
Suita	385,567	#53
Takatsuki	354,468	#64
Ibaraki	287,730	#82

Cities near Katano

Hirakata406,331 people · ~4 km away
Neyagawa238,549 people · ~6 km away
Shijōnawate55,177 people · ~7 km away
Kyōtanabe73,753 people · ~7 km away
Tanabe65,903 people · ~8 km away
Settsu87,456 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katano?

Katano has a population of 75,033 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #371 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Katano in?

Katano is located in Osaka, Japan.

Is Katano the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 377 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.

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