Gotemba Population 2026
Gotemba has a population of 86,614, making it the #314 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,614
Rank in Japan
#314
Coordinates
35.32°N, 138.94°E
~446 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shizuoka
Cities near Gotemba
- Oyama18,568 people · ~7 km away
- Minamiashigara40,841 people · ~15 km away
- Kanaishima18,329 people · ~16 km away
- Susono51,216 people · ~16 km away
- Fujiyoshida48,782 people · ~19 km away
- Nakatogari43,336 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gotemba?
Gotemba has a population of 86,614 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #314 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Gotemba in?
Gotemba is located in Shizuoka, Japan.
Is Gotemba the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 79 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.