Takanosu Population 2026

Takanosu has a population of 20,542, making it the #1049 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 474× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Takanosu (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,542

Rank in Japan

#1049

Coordinates

40.22°N, 140.37°E

~27 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

508 km

315 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yokote	85,555	#321
Yurihonjō	76,077	#365
Ōdate	69,237	#403
Noshiro	52,283	#529
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688

Cities near Takanosu

Kita-Akita31,504 people · ~3 km away
Ōdate69,237 people · ~17 km away
Moritake15,254 people · ~28 km away
Noshiro52,283 people · ~29 km away
Hanawa36,925 people · ~36 km away
Hirosaki168,739 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Takanosu?

Takanosu has a population of 20,542 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1049 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Takanosu in?

Takanosu is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Takanosu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 508 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.

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