Kyōtanabe Population 2026
Kyōtanabe has a population of 73,753, making it the #379 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,753
Rank in Japan
#379
Coordinates
34.80°N, 135.77°E
~75 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
370 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Kyōtanabe
FAQ
What is the population of Kyōtanabe?
Kyōtanabe has a population of 73,753 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #379 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kyōtanabe in?
Kyōtanabe is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Kyōtanabe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 370 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.