Namegata Population 2026
Namegata has a population of 32,185, making it the #791 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 302× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,185
Rank in Japan
#791
Coordinates
36.01°N, 140.50°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Namegata
- Itako27,604 people · ~10 km away
- Katori-shi74,469 people · ~12 km away
- Sawara47,199 people · ~14 km away
- Kashima-shi66,950 people · ~14 km away
- Hokota45,953 people · ~16 km away
- Inashiki46,994 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Namegata?
Namegata has a population of 32,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #791 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Namegata in?
Namegata is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Namegata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 81 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.