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Kyoto, Kyoto

Japan

Regional capital35.0211° N, 135.7538° E

Kyoto is a city located in Japan's Kyoto Prefecture, with a population of 1,463,723. It is not a capital city but holds significant historical and cultural importance within the country.

Population1,463,723
ProvinceKyoto
Coordinates35.0211° N, 135.7538° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#9 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Locus Lake Biwa Flying Adventure / Lake Biwa MPPG Paraglider Airfield

JP-0826Local

19.1 km away

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Osaka Itami International Airport

ITMInternational

39.1 km away

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Hikone Kojinyama Hangglider Park

JP-2314Local

46.4 km away

About Kyoto

Kyoto is situated at coordinates 35.02107° N latitude and 135.75385° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 50 meters and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Osaka, Higashiosaka, and Hirakata.

Kyoto ranks as the 9th largest city in Japan out of a total of 2,144 cities. This ranking reflects its substantial population in the context of the country's total urban population of 146,668,727.

Cities in Kyoto

Within Kyoto Prefecture, the city ranks #1 among 29 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Uji, Kameoka, and Maizuru. The city is equipped with 139 hospitals, 411 schools, 102 universities, and numerous amenities such as parks, banks, and restaurants.

Uji192,925Kameoka97,181Maizuru92,465Kamigyō-ku83,000Kōtari80,608Kizugawa77,907Fukuchiyama77,306Jōyō74,607Kyōtanabe73,753Yawata71,656

Nearby Cities

Kyoto has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Kamigyō-kuDistrict capital · 83,000 inhab.
1 km
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NishijinNeighborhood
1.4 km
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ShijōdōriNeighborhood
2.1 km
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GionNeighborhood
2.7 km
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KinugasaNeighborhood
3 km
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SaiinNeighborhood
3.5 km
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KeageCity
3.6 km
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NishikyōgokuCity
4.2 km
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ImagumanoCity
4.7 km
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KitakazanCity
5.5 km
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KisshōinCity
5.7 km
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KatsuraCity
6.1 km
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KamikatsuraCity
6.1 km
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KawataCity
6.1 km
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ShimotsubayashiCity
6.3 km
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Kami-tobaCity
6.4 km
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AnshuCity
6.5 km
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NishinoyamaCity
6.6 km
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MatsuoCity
6.6 km
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SaganoNeighborhood
6.8 km

Universities in Kyoto

Kyoto is home to 13 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Hanazono University1872——
Heian Jogakuin University2000——
Ikenobo College1952——
Kacho College1911——
Kyoto Arts and Crafts University1995——
Kyoto City University of Arts1880——
Kyōto Joshi Daigaku. Tanki Daigakubu1950——
Kyoto Junior College of Foreign Languages1950——
Kyoto Kacho University2011——
Kyoto Municipal Junior College of Nursing1954Public—
Kyoto University of Advanced Science1925——
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies1947——
Kyoto Women's University1899——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Japan, compare countries, view rankings, or access a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kyoto?

The population of Kyoto is 1,463,723.

In which province/state is Kyoto located?

Kyoto is located in Kyoto Prefecture.

What are the coordinates of Kyoto?

The coordinates of Kyoto are 35.02107° N latitude and 135.75385° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Kyoto?

The elevation of Kyoto is 50 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Kyoto?

The nearest major airport is Osaka Itami International Airport, located 39.1 km away.

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