Rikuzen-Takata Population 2026
Rikuzen-Takata has a population of 18,262, making it the #1114 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. It is about 533× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,262
Rank in Japan
#1114
Coordinates
39.02°N, 141.65°E
~44 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
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FAQ
What is the population of Rikuzen-Takata?
Rikuzen-Takata has a population of 18,262 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1114 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Rikuzen-Takata in?
Rikuzen-Takata is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Rikuzen-Takata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 409 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.