Takaoka Population 2026

Takaoka has a population of 170,077, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

170,077

Rank in Japan

#147

Coordinates

36.75°N, 137.02°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

267 km

166 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Toyama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Toyama	415,844	#46
Imizu	90,742	#305
Himimachi	54,510	#510
Tonami	48,659	#566
Nanto-shi	47,976	#580
Nanto	47,976	#581
Uozu	45,848	#602
Himi	43,995	#619

Cities near Takaoka

Nishishinminato35,994 people · ~6 km away
Imizu90,742 people · ~10 km away
Himi43,995 people · ~11 km away
Himimachi54,510 people · ~12 km away
Tonami48,659 people · ~16 km away
Oyabe28,983 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Takaoka?

Takaoka has a population of 170,077 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Takaoka in?

Takaoka is located in Toyama, Japan.

Is Takaoka the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 267 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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