Kurobe-shi Population 2026
Kurobe-shi has a population of 41,564, making it the #650 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. It is about 234× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,564
Rank in Japan
#650
Coordinates
36.90°N, 137.45°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
242 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Toyama
Cities near Kurobe-shi
- Nyūzen25,007 people · ~6 km away
- Uozu45,848 people · ~12 km away
- Namerikawa34,638 people · ~18 km away
- Kamiichi20,827 people · ~24 km away
- Gohyakkoku24,792 people · ~29 km away
- Toyama415,844 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kurobe-shi?
Kurobe-shi has a population of 41,564 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #650 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kurobe-shi in?
Kurobe-shi is located in Toyama, Japan.
Is Kurobe-shi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 242 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.