Katsuura Population 2026

Katsuura has a population of 16,927, making it the #1150 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. It is about 575× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,927

Rank in Japan

#1150

Coordinates

35.15°N, 140.32°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

83 km

52 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Katsuura

Isumi35,544 people · ~12 km away
Ōhara20,226 people · ~13 km away
Kamogawa32,116 people · ~20 km away
Mobara88,330 people · ~31 km away
Minamibōsō35,831 people · ~38 km away
Sodegaura64,901 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katsuura?

Katsuura has a population of 16,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1150 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Katsuura in?

Katsuura is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Katsuura 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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