Kochi Population 2026

Kochi has a population of 332,059, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kochi. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

332,059

Rank in Japan

#71

Coordinates

33.55°N, 133.53°E

~58 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

612 km

380 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kochi

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nankoku	46,664	#596
Nakamura	34,559	#743
Shimoda	32,694	#779
Yamashita	32,207	#789
Tosayamadachō-nakano	26,513	#904
Susaki	26,195	#909
Tosa	25,732	#927
Ino	22,155	#1010

Cities near Kochi

Ino22,155 people · ~9 km away
Tosa25,732 people · ~10 km away
Nankoku46,664 people · ~11 km away
Tosayamadachō-nakano26,513 people · ~15 km away
Yamashita32,207 people · ~16 km away
Susaki26,195 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kochi?

Kochi has a population of 332,059 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kochi in?

Kochi is located in Kochi, Japan.

Is Kochi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 612 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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