Kōtari Population 2026

Kōtari has a population of 80,608, making it the #342 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 121× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

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Population (city proper)

80,608

Rank in Japan

#342

Coordinates

34.92°N, 135.71°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

372 km

231 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kyoto

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kyoto	1,463,723	#9
Uji	192,925	#127
Kameoka	97,181	#280
Maizuru	92,465	#299
Kamigyō-ku	83,000	#337
Kizugawa	77,907	#352
Fukuchiyama	77,306	#356
Jōyō	74,607	#373

Cities near Kōtari

Oyamazaki15,953 people · ~4 km away
Mukō56,859 people · ~5 km away
Yawata71,656 people · ~6 km away
Minase30,927 people · ~6 km away
Sayama15,250 people · ~7 km away
Uji192,925 people · ~10 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kōtari?

Kōtari has a population of 80,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #342 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kōtari in?

Kōtari is located in Kyoto, Japan.

Is Kōtari the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 372 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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