Kawasaki Population 2026
Kawasaki has a population of 1,538,262, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 1.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,538,262
Rank in Japan
#7
Coordinates
35.52°N, 139.72°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kanagawa
Cities near Kawasaki
- Ōta748,081 people · ~5 km away
- Den’enchōfu18,952 people · ~10 km away
- Ebara21,232 people · ~10 km away
- Yokohama3,777,491 people · ~11 km away
- Minato City260,486 people · ~16 km away
- Azamino17,682 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has a population of 1,538,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kawasaki in?
Kawasaki is located in Kanagawa, Japan.
Is Kawasaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 19 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.