Kitakata Population 2026
Kitakata has a population of 46,269, making it the #599 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 210× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,269
Rank in Japan
#599
Coordinates
37.65°N, 139.87°E
~207 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
219 km
136 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Fukushima | 294,237 | #80 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
Cities near Kitakata
- Bange15,068 people · ~10 km away
- Aizu-Wakamatsu118,159 people · ~19 km away
- Aizu-misato Machi19,014 people · ~27 km away
- Yonezawa94,486 people · ~36 km away
- Takahata23,367 people · ~48 km away
- Nanyō30,420 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kitakata?
Kitakata has a population of 46,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #599 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kitakata in?
Kitakata is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Kitakata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 219 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.