Isesaki Population 2026

Isesaki has a population of 211,850, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Isesaki (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

211,850

Rank in Japan

#115

Coordinates

36.32°N, 139.20°E

~62 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

83 km

52 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gunma

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Takasaki	372,973	#58
Maebashi	332,149	#69
Ōta	224,358	#111
Kiryū	108,991	#252
Tatebayashi	81,274	#341
Shibukawa	76,098	#364
Fujioka	64,539	#433
Annaka	57,013	#493

Cities near Isesaki

Sakai-nakajima31,268 people · ~7 km away
Tamamura36,367 people · ~8 km away
Ishigami30,343 people · ~9 km away
Honjō78,569 people · ~9 km away
Fujioka64,539 people · ~14 km away
Maebashi332,149 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Isesaki?

Isesaki has a population of 211,850 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Isesaki in?

Isesaki is located in Gunma, Japan.

Is Isesaki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 83 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.

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