Tanabe Population 2026
Tanabe has a population of 70,972, making it the #391 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Wakayama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 137× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,972
Rank in Japan
#391
Coordinates
33.73°N, 135.37°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
451 km
280 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wakayama
Cities near Tanabe
FAQ
What is the population of Tanabe?
Tanabe has a population of 70,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #391 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tanabe in?
Tanabe is located in Wakayama, Japan.
Is Tanabe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 451 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.