Kōriyama Population 2026
Kōriyama has a population of 327,692, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
327,692
Rank in Japan
#72
Coordinates
37.40°N, 140.38°E
~236 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
200 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| 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 |
| Nihommatsu | 53,557 | #518 |
Cities near Kōriyama
- Miharu17,471 people · ~10 km away
- Motomiya30,236 people · ~13 km away
- Sukagawa74,992 people · ~13 km away
- Funehikimachi-funehiki23,524 people · ~18 km away
- Tamura35,169 people · ~20 km away
- Nihommatsu53,557 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kōriyama?
Kōriyama has a population of 327,692 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kōriyama in?
Kōriyama is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Kōriyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 200 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.