Takefu Population 2026

Takefu has a population of 75,753, making it the #366 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

75,753

Rank in Japan

#366

Coordinates

35.90°N, 136.17°E

~34 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

319 km

198 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fukui

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Fukui-shi	262,328	#93
Sakai	92,210	#301
Echizen	83,078	#335
Tsuruga	68,482	#409
Sabae	68,302	#410
Ono	33,640	#759
Maruoka	33,563	#762
Obama	29,435	#845

Cities near Takefu

Echizen83,078 people · ~2 km away
Sabae68,302 people · ~5 km away
Fukui-shi262,328 people · ~19 km away
Iijima18,965 people · ~27 km away
Sakai92,210 people · ~27 km away
Maruoka33,563 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Takefu?

Takefu has a population of 75,753 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #366 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Takefu in?

Takefu is located in Fukui, Japan.

Is Takefu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 319 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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