Ōmuta Population 2026
Ōmuta has a population of 131,974, making it the #202 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,974
Rank in Japan
#202
Coordinates
33.03°N, 130.45°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
898 km
558 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
| Itoshima | 98,877 | #277 |
Cities near Ōmuta
FAQ
What is the population of Ōmuta?
Ōmuta has a population of 131,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #202 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ōmuta in?
Ōmuta is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Ōmuta the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 898 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.