Kitakyushu Population 2026
Kitakyushu has a population of 940,978, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. Roughly 0.8% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
940,978
Rank in Japan
#14
Coordinates
33.85°N, 130.85°E
~57 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
833 km
517 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
Cities near Kitakyushu
FAQ
What is the population of Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu has a population of 940,978 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kitakyushu in?
Kitakyushu is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Kitakyushu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 833 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.