Tachiarai Population 2026
Tachiarai has a population of 15,567, making it the #1195 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 625× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,567
Rank in Japan
#1195
Coordinates
33.40°N, 130.62°E
~26 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
869 km
540 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 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Tachiarai
FAQ
What is the population of Tachiarai?
Tachiarai has a population of 15,567 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1195 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tachiarai in?
Tachiarai is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Tachiarai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 869 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.