Kuji Population 2026
Kuji has a population of 34,418, making it the #746 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. It is about 283× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,418
Rank in Japan
#746
Coordinates
40.19°N, 141.77°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
532 km
330 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Kuji
- Ōno15,091 people · ~16 km away
- Ninohe25,513 people · ~40 km away
- Hachinohe239,046 people · ~42 km away
- Nanaku16,809 people · ~48 km away
- Hakurōmachi16,042 people · ~54 km away
- Hitokawame24,273 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kuji?
Kuji has a population of 34,418 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #746 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kuji in?
Kuji is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Kuji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 532 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.