Katsuta Population 2026
Katsuta has a population of 155,968, making it the #164 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
155,968
Rank in Japan
#164
Coordinates
36.38°N, 140.53°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Katsuta
- Hitachi-Naka156,581 people · ~1 km away
- Inada53,502 people · ~6 km away
- Mito270,685 people · ~8 km away
- Ōarai15,787 people · ~9 km away
- Funaishikawa35,318 people · ~10 km away
- Okunoya34,627 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Katsuta?
Katsuta has a population of 155,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #164 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Katsuta in?
Katsuta is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Katsuta the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 108 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.