Takasaki Population 2026
Takasaki has a population of 372,973, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
372,973
Rank in Japan
#58
Coordinates
36.33°N, 139.02°E
~93 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
94 km
58 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gunma
Cities near Takasaki
FAQ
What is the population of Takasaki?
Takasaki has a population of 372,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Takasaki in?
Takasaki is located in Gunma, Japan.
Is Takasaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 94 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.