Nakatsugawa Population 2026
Nakatsugawa has a population of 78,930, making it the #346 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 123× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,930
Rank in Japan
#346
Coordinates
35.48°N, 137.50°E
~338 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
200 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
Cities near Nakatsugawa
FAQ
What is the population of Nakatsugawa?
Nakatsugawa has a population of 78,930 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #346 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nakatsugawa in?
Nakatsugawa is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Nakatsugawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 200 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.