Kumagaya Population 2026
Kumagaya has a population of 195,277, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,277
Rank in Japan
#125
Coordinates
36.13°N, 139.39°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
56 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Kumagaya
- Yamata19,732 people · ~6 km away
- Gyōda86,343 people · ~6 km away
- Fukiage-fujimi28,334 people · ~7 km away
- Menuma27,684 people · ~10 km away
- Ranzan17,889 people · ~11 km away
- Higashi-Matsuyama91,791 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kumagaya?
Kumagaya has a population of 195,277 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kumagaya in?
Kumagaya is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Kumagaya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 56 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.