Kitsuki Population 2026

Kitsuki has a population of 27,999, making it the #875 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. It is about 348× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,999

Rank in Japan

#875

Coordinates

33.42°N, 131.62°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

781 km

485 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōita	477,715	#35
Beppu	122,643	#220
Nakatsu	84,701	#326
Tsurusaki	76,968	#359
Saiki	66,851	#420
Hita	64,874	#430
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713

Cities near Kitsuki

Hiji28,524 people · ~10 km away
Kunisaki26,232 people · ~18 km away
Beppu122,643 people · ~19 km away
Tsurusaki76,968 people · ~21 km away
Ōita477,715 people · ~21 km away
Bungo-Takada-shi23,059 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kitsuki?

Kitsuki has a population of 27,999 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #875 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kitsuki in?

Kitsuki is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Kitsuki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 781 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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