Kodaira Population 2026
Kodaira has a population of 198,739, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,739
Rank in Japan
#121
Coordinates
35.73°N, 139.49°E
~79 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
19 km
12 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 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Kodaira
- Kokubunji129,242 people · ~3 km away
- Higashimurayama151,815 people · ~4 km away
- Koganei126,074 people · ~4 km away
- Higashikurume117,020 people · ~4 km away
- Nishi-Tokyo-shi207,388 people · ~5 km away
- Higashiyamato83,901 people · ~5 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kodaira?
Kodaira has a population of 198,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kodaira in?
Kodaira is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Kodaira the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 19 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.