Tsu Population 2026

Tsu has a population of 274,537, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

274,537

Rank in Japan

#85

Coordinates

34.73°N, 136.52°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

307 km

191 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mie

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokkaichi	305,424	#76
Suzuka	195,670	#124
Matsusaka	159,145	#160
Kuwana	140,051	#187
Ise	123,533	#216
Iga	88,895	#308
Nabari	77,022	#358
Ueno-ebisumachi	61,598	#447

Cities near Tsu

Kawage17,948 people · ~8 km away
Kameyama49,835 people · ~14 km away
Matsusaka159,145 people · ~17 km away
Suzuka195,670 people · ~18 km away
Saikū22,445 people · ~25 km away
Yokkaichi305,424 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsu?

Tsu has a population of 274,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsu in?

Tsu is located in Mie, Japan.

Is Tsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 307 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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