Kanuma Population 2026
Kanuma has a population of 94,903, making it the #288 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 103× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,903
Rank in Japan
#288
Coordinates
36.55°N, 139.73°E
~162 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
| Nikkō | 77,661 | #354 |
Cities near Kanuma
- Utsunomiya518,757 people · ~14 km away
- Mibu39,474 people · ~16 km away
- Tochigi159,056 people · ~19 km away
- Imaichi64,323 people · ~19 km away
- Shimotsuke60,274 people · ~19 km away
- Kaminokawa31,243 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanuma?
Kanuma has a population of 94,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #288 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kanuma in?
Kanuma is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Kanuma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 96 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.