Nakanojō Population 2026

Nakanojō has a population of 15,571, making it the #1194 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. It is about 625× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,571

Rank in Japan

#1194

Coordinates

36.59°N, 138.84°E

~371 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

126 km

78 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gunma

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Takasaki	372,973	#58
Maebashi	332,149	#69
Ōta	224,358	#111
Isesaki	211,850	#115
Kiryū	108,991	#252
Tatebayashi	81,274	#341
Shibukawa	76,098	#364
Fujioka	64,539	#433

Cities near Nakanojō

Minakami18,383 people · ~17 km away
Shibukawa76,098 people · ~18 km away
Numata46,908 people · ~19 km away
Ogura21,792 people · ~20 km away
Kanekomachi37,107 people · ~24 km away
Annaka57,013 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nakanojō?

Nakanojō has a population of 15,571 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1194 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nakanojō in?

Nakanojō is located in Gunma, Japan.

Is Nakanojō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 126 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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