Mukō Population 2026
Mukō has a population of 56,859, making it the #495 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 171× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,859
Rank in Japan
#495
Coordinates
34.97°N, 135.70°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
371 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 Mukō
- Kōtari80,608 people · ~5 km away
- Arashiyama50,000 people · ~6 km away
- Kyoto1,463,723 people · ~8 km away
- Oyamazaki15,953 people · ~8 km away
- Kamigyō-ku83,000 people · ~9 km away
- Minase30,927 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mukō?
Mukō has a population of 56,859 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #495 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Mukō in?
Mukō is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Mukō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 371 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.