Kitagata Population 2026
Kitagata has a population of 18,410, making it the #1103 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 529× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,410
Rank in Japan
#1103
Coordinates
35.43°N, 136.68°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
274 km
170 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Kitagata
FAQ
What is the population of Kitagata?
Kitagata has a population of 18,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1103 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kitagata in?
Kitagata is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Kitagata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 274 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.