Miyazu Population 2026
Miyazu has a population of 16,988, making it the #1147 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 573× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,988
Rank in Japan
#1147
Coordinates
35.54°N, 135.20°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
406 km
252 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 Miyazu
- Yotsutsuji20,092 people · ~9 km away
- Maizuru92,465 people · ~15 km away
- Kyōtango50,860 people · ~16 km away
- Ayabe31,846 people · ~27 km away
- Fukuchiyama77,306 people · ~27 km away
- Toyooka78,348 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Miyazu?
Miyazu has a population of 16,988 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1147 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Miyazu in?
Miyazu is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Miyazu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 406 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.