Itako Population 2026
Itako has a population of 27,604, making it the #882 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 353× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,604
Rank in Japan
#882
Coordinates
35.93°N, 140.55°E
Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
82 km
51 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Itako
- Katori-shi74,469 people · ~6 km away
- Sawara47,199 people · ~7 km away
- Kashima-shi66,950 people · ~9 km away
- Namegata32,185 people · ~10 km away
- Omigawa25,763 people · ~11 km away
- Kamisu95,454 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Itako?
Itako has a population of 27,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #882 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Itako in?
Itako is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Itako the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 82 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.