Kōtari Population 2026
Kōtari has a population of 80,608, making it the #342 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 121× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,608
Rank in Japan
#342
Coordinates
34.92°N, 135.71°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
| Jōyō | 74,607 | #373 |
Cities near Kōtari
FAQ
What is the population of Kōtari?
Kōtari has a population of 80,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #342 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kōtari in?
Kōtari is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Kōtari the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 372 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.