Gojō Population 2026
Gojō has a population of 34,342, making it the #750 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. It is about 283× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,342
Rank in Japan
#750
Coordinates
34.35°N, 135.70°E
~98 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
393 km
244 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 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
Cities near Gojō
- Hashimoto61,063 people · ~9 km away
- Shimobuchi16,728 people · ~9 km away
- Gose26,522 people · ~12 km away
- Kashiwara120,922 people · ~13 km away
- Kawachi-Nagano101,692 people · ~15 km away
- Katsuragi37,352 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gojō?
Gojō has a population of 34,342 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #750 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Gojō in?
Gojō is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Gojō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 393 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.