Tennō Population 2026
Tennō has a population of 22,740, making it the #995 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 428× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,740
Rank in Japan
#995
Coordinates
39.90°N, 139.97°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
469 km
291 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Akita
Cities near Tennō
FAQ
What is the population of Tennō?
Tennō has a population of 22,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #995 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tennō in?
Tennō is located in Akita, Japan.
Is Tennō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 469 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.