Tatebayashi Population 2026
Tatebayashi has a population of 81,274, making it the #341 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,274
Rank in Japan
#341
Coordinates
36.25°N, 139.53°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
64 km
40 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gunma
Cities near Tatebayashi
FAQ
What is the population of Tatebayashi?
Tatebayashi has a population of 81,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #341 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tatebayashi in?
Tatebayashi is located in Gunma, Japan.
Is Tatebayashi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 64 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.