Tanabe Population 2026
Tanabe has a population of 65,903, making it the #425 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,903
Rank in Japan
#425
Coordinates
34.82°N, 135.77°E
~31 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Tanabe
FAQ
What is the population of Tanabe?
Tanabe has a population of 65,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #425 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tanabe in?
Tanabe is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Tanabe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 369 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.