Kurihama Population 2026

Kurihama has a population of 53,782, making it the #514 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. It is about 181× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kurihama (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

53,782

Rank in Japan

#514

Coordinates

35.23°N, 139.70°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

51 km

32 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokohama	3,777,491	#2
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Fujisawa	439,728	#40
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100

Cities near Kurihama

Yokosuka409,478 people · ~7 km away
Miura51,483 people · ~12 km away
Hayama31,665 people · ~13 km away
Zushi60,055 people · ~13 km away
Futtsu51,650 people · ~14 km away
Kamakura172,929 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kurihama?

Kurihama has a population of 53,782 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #514 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kurihama in?

Kurihama is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Kurihama the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 51 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.

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