Nankoku Population 2026

Nankoku has a population of 46,664, making it the #596 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kochi. It is about 209× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,664

Rank in Japan

#596

Coordinates

33.57°N, 133.65°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

601 km

373 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kochi

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kochi	332,059	#71
Nakamura	34,559	#743
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 Nankoku

Tosayamadachō-nakano26,513 people · ~5 km away
Yamashita32,207 people · ~5 km away
Kochi332,059 people · ~11 km away
Ino22,155 people · ~20 km away
Tosa25,732 people · ~20 km away
Aki16,370 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nankoku?

Nankoku has a population of 46,664 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #596 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nankoku in?

Nankoku is located in Kochi, Japan.

Is Nankoku the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 601 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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