Nakamura Population 2026

Nakamura has a population of 34,559, making it the #743 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kochi. It is about 282× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,559

Rank in Japan

#743

Coordinates

32.98°N, 132.93°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

689 km

428 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kochi

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kochi	332,059	#71
Nankoku	46,664	#596
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 Nakamura

Shimoda32,694 people · ~6 km away
Sukumo19,292 people · ~19 km away
Mishōhirajō19,601 people · ~34 km away
Uwajima70,809 people · ~44 km away
Susaki26,195 people · ~57 km away
Uwa35,388 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nakamura?

Nakamura has a population of 34,559 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #743 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nakamura in?

Nakamura is located in Kochi, Japan.

Is Nakamura the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 689 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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