Tsurusaki Population 2026

Tsurusaki has a population of 76,968, making it the #359 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

76,968

Rank in Japan

#359

Coordinates

33.25°N, 131.69°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

782 km

486 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōita	477,715	#35
Beppu	122,643	#220
Nakatsu	84,701	#326
Saiki	66,851	#420
Hita	64,874	#430
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713
Mie	33,695	#758

Cities near Tsurusaki

Ōita477,715 people · ~9 km away
Usuki36,158 people · ~17 km away
Beppu122,643 people · ~18 km away
Hiji28,524 people · ~20 km away
Kitsuki27,999 people · ~21 km away
Tsukumiura21,658 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsurusaki?

Tsurusaki has a population of 76,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #359 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsurusaki in?

Tsurusaki is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Tsurusaki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 782 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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