Tanuma Population 2026
Tanuma has a population of 28,723, making it the #860 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. It is about 339× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,723
Rank in Japan
#860
Coordinates
36.37°N, 139.58°E
~66 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
Cities near Tanuma
- Sano117,669 people · ~6 km away
- Ashikaga144,746 people · ~13 km away
- Tochigi159,056 people · ~14 km away
- Tatebayashi81,274 people · ~14 km away
- Fujioka18,335 people · ~14 km away
- Kamikoizumi42,089 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanuma?
Tanuma has a population of 28,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #860 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tanuma in?
Tanuma is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Tanuma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 76 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.