Kawage Population 2026

Kawage has a population of 17,948, making it the #1122 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. It is about 542× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,948

Rank in Japan

#1122

Coordinates

34.80°N, 136.55°E

~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

302 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mie

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokkaichi	305,424	#76
Tsu	274,537	#85
Suzuka	195,670	#124
Matsusaka	159,145	#160
Kuwana	140,051	#187
Ise	123,533	#216
Iga	88,895	#308
Nabari	77,022	#358

Cities near Kawage

Tsu274,537 people · ~8 km away
Suzuka195,670 people · ~9 km away
Kameyama49,835 people · ~10 km away
Yokkaichi305,424 people · ~19 km away
Komono41,542 people · ~22 km away
Matsusaka159,145 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kawage?

Kawage has a population of 17,948 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1122 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kawage in?

Kawage is located in Mie, Japan.

Is Kawage the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 302 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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