Kitakami Population 2026
Kitakami has a population of 93,045, making it the #297 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,045
Rank in Japan
#297
Coordinates
39.28°N, 141.12°E
~63 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
419 km
260 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Kitakami
FAQ
What is the population of Kitakami?
Kitakami has a population of 93,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #297 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kitakami in?
Kitakami is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Kitakami the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 419 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.