Kurume Population 2026
Kurume has a population of 303,579, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
303,579
Rank in Japan
#78
Coordinates
33.32°N, 130.52°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
881 km
547 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
| Itoshima | 98,877 | #277 |
Cities near Kurume
FAQ
What is the population of Kurume?
Kurume has a population of 303,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kurume in?
Kurume is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Kurume the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 881 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.