Gosen Population 2026
Gosen has a population of 48,458, making it the #573 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 201× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,458
Rank in Japan
#573
Coordinates
37.73°N, 139.17°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
232 km
144 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Gosen
FAQ
What is the population of Gosen?
Gosen has a population of 48,458 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #573 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Gosen in?
Gosen is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Gosen the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 232 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.