Kōka Population 2026
Kōka has a population of 89,619, making it the #307 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 109× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
89,619
Rank in Japan
#307
Coordinates
34.98°N, 136.16°E
~170 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
330 km
205 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shiga
Cities near Kōka
- Minakuchichō-matoba38,986 people · ~2 km away
- Konan54,607 people · ~6 km away
- Hino21,149 people · ~9 km away
- Rittō70,312 people · ~15 km away
- Youkaichi112,819 people · ~16 km away
- Ōmihachiman82,233 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kōka?
Kōka has a population of 89,619 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #307 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kōka in?
Kōka is located in Shiga, Japan.
Is Kōka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 330 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.