Odawara Population 2026
Odawara has a population of 188,856, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
188,856
Rank in Japan
#132
Coordinates
35.26°N, 139.16°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
68 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kanagawa
Cities near Odawara
- Minamiashigara40,841 people · ~8 km away
- Ninomiya27,564 people · ~10 km away
- Kanaishima18,329 people · ~11 km away
- Hadano163,787 people · ~14 km away
- Yugawara23,426 people · ~14 km away
- Ōiso32,595 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Odawara?
Odawara has a population of 188,856 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Odawara in?
Odawara is located in Kanagawa, Japan.
Is Odawara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 68 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.