Katsuyama Population 2026
Katsuyama has a population of 27,088, making it the #893 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. It is about 359× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,088
Rank in Japan
#893
Coordinates
36.06°N, 136.50°E
~130 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
290 km
180 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukui
Cities near Katsuyama
FAQ
What is the population of Katsuyama?
Katsuyama has a population of 27,088 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #893 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Katsuyama in?
Katsuyama is located in Fukui, Japan.
Is Katsuyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 290 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.