Kurihashi Population 2026
Kurihashi has a population of 27,813, making it the #879 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. It is about 350× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,813
Rank in Japan
#879
Coordinates
36.13°N, 139.70°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
49 km
30 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Kurihashi
FAQ
What is the population of Kurihashi?
Kurihashi has a population of 27,813 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #879 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kurihashi in?
Kurihashi is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Kurihashi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 49 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.