Takamatsu Population 2026
Takamatsu has a population of 418,994, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagawa. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
418,994
Rank in Japan
#45
Coordinates
34.33°N, 134.05°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
535 km
332 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagawa
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Marugame | 109,513 | #250 |
| Mitoyo | 65,713 | #426 |
| Kan’onjichō | 57,438 | #488 |
| Sakaidechō | 57,090 | #492 |
| Shido | 47,003 | #590 |
| Zentsujichó | 31,631 | #802 |
| Higashikagawa | 28,305 | #868 |
| Hiragi | 26,878 | #897 |
Cities near Takamatsu
- Hiragi26,878 people · ~10 km away
- Shido47,003 people · ~11 km away
- Takinomiya22,693 people · ~15 km away
- Sakaidechō57,090 people · ~20 km away
- Utazu18,699 people · ~22 km away
- Tamano67,786 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Takamatsu?
Takamatsu has a population of 418,994 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Takamatsu in?
Takamatsu is located in Kagawa, Japan.
Is Takamatsu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 535 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.