Kyōtango Population 2026
Kyōtango has a population of 50,860, making it the #542 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 191× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,860
Rank in Japan
#542
Coordinates
35.61°N, 135.04°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
420 km
261 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 Kyōtango
- Yotsutsuji20,092 people · ~10 km away
- Miyazu16,988 people · ~16 km away
- Toyooka78,348 people · ~22 km away
- Maizuru92,465 people · ~31 km away
- Yabu22,177 people · ~33 km away
- Fukuchiyama77,306 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kyōtango?
Kyōtango has a population of 50,860 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #542 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kyōtango in?
Kyōtango is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Kyōtango the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 420 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.