Tamaru Population 2026

Tamaru has a population of 15,041, making it the #1212 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. It is about 647× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,041

Rank in Japan

#1212

Coordinates

34.48°N, 136.63°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

309 km

192 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mie

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokkaichi	305,424	#76
Tsu	274,537	#85
Suzuka	195,670	#124
Matsusaka	159,145	#160
Kuwana	140,051	#187
Ise	123,533	#216
Iga	88,895	#308
Nabari	77,022	#358

Cities near Tamaru

Saikū22,445 people · ~6 km away
Ise123,533 people · ~6 km away
Matsusaka159,145 people · ~14 km away
Toba17,741 people · ~19 km away
Shima47,774 people · ~25 km away
Tsu274,537 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tamaru?

Tamaru has a population of 15,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1212 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tamaru in?

Tamaru is located in Mie, Japan.

Is Tamaru the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 309 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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