Kanekomachi Population 2026

Kanekomachi has a population of 37,107, making it the #704 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. It is about 262× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,107

Rank in Japan

#704

Coordinates

36.41°N, 139.00°E

~193 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

102 km

63 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
Isesaki	211,850	#115
Kiryū	108,991	#252
Tatebayashi	81,274	#341
Shibukawa	76,098	#364
Fujioka	64,539	#433

Cities near Kanekomachi

Ogura21,792 people · ~5 km away
Maebashi332,149 people · ~8 km away
Shibukawa76,098 people · ~8 km away
Takasaki372,973 people · ~9 km away
Annaka57,013 people · ~13 km away
Tamamura36,367 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kanekomachi?

Kanekomachi has a population of 37,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #704 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kanekomachi in?

Kanekomachi is located in Gunma, Japan.

Is Kanekomachi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 102 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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