Kusatsu Population 2026

Kusatsu has a population of 143,913, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

143,913

Rank in Japan

#180

Coordinates

35.02°N, 135.97°E

~102 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

346 km

215 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shiga

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōtsu	345,070	#66
Hikone	113,647	#241
Nagahama	113,636	#242
Youkaichi	112,819	#245
Kōka	89,619	#307
Moriyama	85,485	#322
Ōmihachiman	82,233	#339
Rittō	70,312	#396

Cities near Kusatsu

Rittō70,312 people · ~3 km away
Moriyama85,485 people · ~6 km away
Ōtsu345,070 people · ~9 km away
Yasu50,695 people · ~10 km away
Konan54,607 people · ~12 km away
Ōmihachiman82,233 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kusatsu?

Kusatsu has a population of 143,913 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kusatsu in?

Kusatsu is located in Shiga, Japan.

Is Kusatsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 346 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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