Kuwana Population 2026

Kuwana has a population of 140,051, making it the #187 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

140,051

Rank in Japan

#187

Coordinates

35.05°N, 136.67°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

283 km

176 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mie

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokkaichi	305,424	#76
Tsu	274,537	#85
Suzuka	195,670	#124
Matsusaka	159,145	#160
Ise	123,533	#216
Iga	88,895	#308
Nabari	77,022	#358
Ueno-ebisumachi	61,598	#447

Cities near Kuwana

Toyoda15,123 people · ~4 km away
Tōin25,784 people · ~8 km away
Yatomi43,025 people · ~8 km away
Yokkaichi305,424 people · ~11 km away
Inabe44,973 people · ~11 km away
Tsushima67,658 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kuwana?

Kuwana has a population of 140,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #187 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kuwana in?

Kuwana is located in Mie, Japan.

Is Kuwana the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 283 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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