Nakatsu Population 2026

Nakatsu has a population of 84,701, making it the #326 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

84,701

Rank in Japan

#326

Coordinates

33.60°N, 131.19°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

812 km

504 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōita	477,715	#35
Beppu	122,643	#220
Tsurusaki	76,968	#359
Saiki	66,851	#420
Hita	64,874	#430
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713
Mie	33,695	#758

Cities near Nakatsu

Buzen26,886 people · ~6 km away
Yokkaichi52,771 people · ~15 km away
Tsuiki17,189 people · ~16 km away
Yukuhashi71,426 people · ~24 km away
Bungo-Takada-shi23,059 people · ~24 km away
Miyako18,825 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nakatsu?

Nakatsu has a population of 84,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #326 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nakatsu in?

Nakatsu is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Nakatsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 812 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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