Kiryū Population 2026
Kiryū has a population of 108,991, making it the #252 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
108,991
Rank in Japan
#252
Coordinates
36.40°N, 139.33°E
~108 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
85 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gunma
Cities near Kiryū
- Ōmamachō-ōmama21,286 people · ~6 km away
- Midori50,266 people · ~7 km away
- Ōta224,358 people · ~12 km away
- Ashikaga144,746 people · ~13 km away
- Isesaki211,850 people · ~15 km away
- Sakai-nakajima31,268 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kiryū?
Kiryū has a population of 108,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #252 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kiryū in?
Kiryū is located in Gunma, Japan.
Is Kiryū the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 85 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.