Bandō Population 2026
Bandō has a population of 57,128, making it the #491 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 170× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,128
Rank in Japan
#491
Coordinates
36.07°N, 139.87°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Bandō
FAQ
What is the population of Bandō?
Bandō has a population of 57,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #491 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Bandō in?
Bandō is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Bandō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 45 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.