Beppu Population 2026
Beppu has a population of 122,643, making it the #220 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,643
Rank in Japan
#220
Coordinates
33.28°N, 131.50°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
797 km
495 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Oita
Cities near Beppu
FAQ
What is the population of Beppu?
Beppu has a population of 122,643 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #220 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Beppu in?
Beppu is located in Oita, Japan.
Is Beppu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 797 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.