Nantan Population 2026
Nantan has a population of 31,629, making it the #803 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 308× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,629
Rank in Japan
#803
Coordinates
35.11°N, 135.49°E
~248 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
386 km
240 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 Nantan
- Kameoka97,181 people · ~15 km away
- Arashiyama50,000 people · ~20 km away
- Yono18,279 people · ~21 km away
- Mukō56,859 people · ~25 km away
- Tamba-Sasayama39,611 people · ~25 km away
- Sasayama40,050 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nantan?
Nantan has a population of 31,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #803 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nantan in?
Nantan is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Nantan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 386 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.