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Tokyo, Tokyo

Japan

National capital35.6895° N, 139.6917° E

Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, located in the Tokyo province. With a population of 9,733,276, it is the most populous city in the country.

Population9,733,276
ProvinceTokyo
Coordinates35.6895° N, 139.6917° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#1 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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Iwabuchi Watergate Auxiliary Airfield

JP-0361Local

11.1 km away

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Chofu Airport

RJTFRegional

14.9 km away

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport

HNDInternational

17.8 km away

About Tokyo

Tokyo is situated at coordinates 35.6895° N latitude and 139.69171° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 44 meters and operates in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, and Setagaya.

Tokyo ranks #1 out of 2,144 cities in Japan by population. It is the largest city in the country, significantly surpassing other major cities such as Yokohama and Osaka.

Cities in Tokyo

Within the Tokyo province, the city ranks #1 among 227 cities. Notable cities in the province include Setagaya, Ōta, Edogawe, Adachi, and Itabashi. The city is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 275 hospitals, 1,233 schools, 314 universities, and 2,669 parks.

Setagaya940,071Ōta748,081Edogawe697,932Adachi695,043Itabashi584,483Hachiōji579,355Katsushika453,093Machida431,079Shinjuku349,385Nakano344,880

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Tokyo.

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NishishinjukuNeighborhood
0.2 km
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Yoyogi-sanyachō,TokyoCity
0.8 km
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HonmachiNeighborhood
1.1 km
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KabukichoNeighborhood · 2,295 inhab.
1.1 km
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YoyogiNeighborhood · 24,125 inhab.
1.2 km
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HonchoNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Nishi-ōkuboNeighborhood
1.4 km
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KitashinjukuNeighborhood
1.5 km
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ShinjukuNeighborhood · 349,385 inhab.
1.5 km
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HatsudaiCity · 8,629 inhab.
1.5 km
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YayoichōNeighborhood
1.6 km
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YoyogikamizonochoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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HyakuninchōNeighborhood
1.7 km
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HatagayaNeighborhood
1.9 km
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ŌkuboNeighborhood · 16,302 inhab.
1.9 km
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SendagayaNeighborhood · 10,546 inhab.
2 km
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HigashinakanoNeighborhood
2 km
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MotoyoyogichōCity · 3,802 inhab.
2 km
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ChūōNeighborhood
2 km
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NishiharaNeighborhood
2.2 km

Universities in Tokyo

Tokyo is home to 6 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Bunka Gakuen University1923——
International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo2020Public—
Kogakuin University1887——
Professional Institute of International Fashion2019Public—
Tokyo Online University1966——
Tokyo Polytechnic University1923——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Japan, comparisons between countries, rankings, and a full 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 Tokyo?

The population of Tokyo is 9,733,276.

In which province/state is Tokyo located?

Tokyo is located in the Tokyo province.

What are the coordinates of Tokyo?

The coordinates of Tokyo are 35.6895° N latitude and 139.69171° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Tokyo?

The elevation of Tokyo is 44 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Tokyo?

The nearest airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda International Airport.

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