Ryōtsu-minato Population 2026
Ryōtsu-minato has a population of 16,359, making it the #1166 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 595× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,359
Rank in Japan
#1166
Coordinates
38.08°N, 138.44°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Ryōtsu-minato
FAQ
What is the population of Ryōtsu-minato?
Ryōtsu-minato has a population of 16,359 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1166 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ryōtsu-minato in?
Ryōtsu-minato is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Ryōtsu-minato the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 288 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.