Tamamura Population 2026

Tamamura has a population of 36,367, making it the #709 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. It is about 268× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,367

Rank in Japan

#709

Coordinates

36.30°N, 139.12°E

~68 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

85 km

53 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gunma

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Takasaki	372,973	#58
Maebashi	332,149	#69
Ōta	224,358	#111
Isesaki	211,850	#115
Kiryū	108,991	#252
Tatebayashi	81,274	#341
Shibukawa	76,098	#364
Fujioka	64,539	#433

Cities near Tamamura

Ishigami30,343 people · ~6 km away
Fujioka64,539 people · ~7 km away
Isesaki211,850 people · ~8 km away
Honjō78,569 people · ~10 km away
Takasaki372,973 people · ~10 km away
Maebashi332,149 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tamamura?

Tamamura has a population of 36,367 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #709 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tamamura in?

Tamamura is located in Gunma, Japan.

Is Tamamura the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 85 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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