Kimitsu Population 2026

Kimitsu has a population of 83,058, making it the #336 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

83,058

Rank in Japan

#336

Coordinates

35.35°N, 139.87°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

41 km

25 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Kimitsu

Futtsu51,650 people · ~6 km away
Kisarazu136,166 people · ~7 km away
Sodegaura64,901 people · ~15 km away
Yokosuka409,478 people · ~20 km away
Kurihama53,782 people · ~20 km away
Yokohama3,777,491 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kimitsu?

Kimitsu has a population of 83,058 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #336 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kimitsu in?

Kimitsu is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Kimitsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 41 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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