Kōnosu Population 2026

Kōnosu has a population of 116,828, making it the #233 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

116,828

Rank in Japan

#233

Coordinates

36.07°N, 139.52°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

45 km

28 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Saitama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Saitama	1,324,854	#10
Kawaguchi	607,373	#24
Kawagoe	354,571	#63
Koshigaya	345,353	#65
Tokorozawa	344,194	#67
Sōka	249,645	#96
Kasukabe	229,792	#108
Ageo	226,940	#109

Cities near Kōnosu

Kitamoto66,022 people · ~4 km away
Ōgushi18,192 people · ~7 km away
Kisai20,850 people · ~7 km away
Fukiage-fujimi28,334 people · ~7 km away
Shōbu22,156 people · ~7 km away
Okegawa75,062 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kōnosu?

Kōnosu has a population of 116,828 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #233 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kōnosu in?

Kōnosu is located in Saitama, Japan.

Is Kōnosu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 45 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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