Kita Population 2026
Kita has a population of 332,140, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
332,140
Rank in Japan
#70
Coordinates
35.75°N, 139.73°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokyo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Hachiōji | 579,355 | #26 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
| Chōfu | 242,614 | #101 |
Cities near Kita
- Ōgi15,733 people · ~4 km away
- Machiya29,272 people · ~4 km away
- Shimo’ochiai15,583 people · ~5 km away
- Kawaguchi607,373 people · ~6 km away
- Takenotsuka18,766 people · ~7 km away
- Aoi17,422 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kita?
Kita has a population of 332,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kita in?
Kita is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Kita the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 8 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.