Tenri Population 2026
Tenri has a population of 71,052, making it the #390 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 137× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,052
Rank in Japan
#390
Coordinates
34.58°N, 135.83°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashihara-shi | 124,521 | #215 |
| Kashiwara | 120,922 | #221 |
| Ikoma | 120,741 | #222 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
| Sakurai | 58,386 | #484 |
Cities near Tenri
- Tawaramoto32,241 people · ~5 km away
- Yamatokōriyama83,285 people · ~6 km away
- Kashihara-shi124,521 people · ~9 km away
- Hōryūji27,587 people · ~9 km away
- Sakurai58,386 people · ~9 km away
- Hikiso33,810 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tenri?
Tenri has a population of 71,052 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #390 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tenri in?
Tenri is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Tenri the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 372 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.