Maizuru Population 2026
Maizuru has a population of 92,465, making it the #299 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,465
Rank in Japan
#299
Coordinates
35.45°N, 135.33°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
395 km
245 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 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
| Jōyō | 74,607 | #373 |
Cities near Maizuru
- Miyazu16,988 people · ~15 km away
- Ayabe31,846 people · ~18 km away
- Yotsutsuji20,092 people · ~23 km away
- Fukuchiyama77,306 people · ~26 km away
- Kyōtango50,860 people · ~31 km away
- Obama29,435 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maizuru?
Maizuru has a population of 92,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #299 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Maizuru in?
Maizuru is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Maizuru the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 395 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.