Takashima Population 2026

Takashima has a population of 46,976, making it the #592 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. It is about 207× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,976

Rank in Japan

#592

Coordinates

35.41°N, 136.02°E

~107 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

334 km

207 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shiga

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōtsu	345,070	#66
Kusatsu	143,913	#180
Hikone	113,647	#241
Nagahama	113,636	#242
Youkaichi	112,819	#245
Kōka	89,619	#307
Moriyama	85,485	#322
Ōmihachiman	82,233	#339

Cities near Takashima

Nagahama113,636 people · ~23 km away
Obama29,435 people · ~26 km away
Maibara38,259 people · ~27 km away
Tsuruga68,482 people · ~27 km away
Hikone113,647 people · ~28 km away
Kitahama23,836 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Takashima?

Takashima has a population of 46,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #592 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Takashima in?

Takashima is located in Shiga, Japan.

Is Takashima the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 334 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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