Kitaibaraki Population 2026
Kitaibaraki has a population of 41,801, making it the #649 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 233× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,801
Rank in Japan
#649
Coordinates
36.79°N, 140.75°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
155 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Kitaibaraki
- Takahagi27,699 people · ~8 km away
- Hitachi174,508 people · ~23 km away
- Iwaki357,309 people · ~32 km away
- Hitachi-ota48,602 people · ~33 km away
- Daigo15,736 people · ~36 km away
- Funaishikawa35,318 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kitaibaraki?
Kitaibaraki has a population of 41,801 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #649 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kitaibaraki in?
Kitaibaraki is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Kitaibaraki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 155 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.