Kure Population 2026
Kure has a population of 214,592, making it the #114 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
214,592
Rank in Japan
#114
Coordinates
34.23°N, 132.57°E
~102 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
669 km
415 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiroshima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 1,200,754 | #11 |
| Fukuyama | 468,812 | #36 |
| Higashihiroshima | 196,608 | #123 |
| Onomichi | 131,170 | #205 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
| Miyoshi | 53,616 | #516 |
Cities near Kure
FAQ
What is the population of Kure?
Kure has a population of 214,592 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #114 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kure in?
Kure is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Kure the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 669 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.