Kawasaki Population 2026
Kawasaki has a population of 17,324, making it the #1140 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 562× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,324
Rank in Japan
#1140
Coordinates
33.60°N, 130.81°E
~47 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
844 km
524 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Kawasaki
FAQ
What is the population of Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has a population of 17,324 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1140 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kawasaki in?
Kawasaki is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Kawasaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 844 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.