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Nagoya, Japan

Major city · Population 2.3M

Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan with a population of approximately 2,332,176 people as of 2026. This makes it the 163rd largest city in the world, accounting for 1.88% of Japan's total population of 124.0M. Nagoya is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Tokyo timezone. The average annual temperature is 16.6°C with 2,082 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 23 meters above sea level.

Population

2,332,176

Global Rank

#163

Country Rank

#4

% of Japan

1.88%

Avg Temperature

16.6°C

Annual Rainfall

2,082 mm

Elevation

23 m

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

Nagoya on the Map

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Climate in Nagoya

Nagoya's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 315 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

4.8°C
Jan
7°C
Feb
7.7°C
Mar
16.1°C
Apr
18.1°C
May
22.4°C
Jun
27.7°C
Jul
29.3°C
Aug
26.6°C
Sep
20.4°C
Oct
13.3°C
Nov
5.9°C
Dec
4.8°C29.3°C

Monthly Rainfall

56 mm
Jan
136 mm
Feb
193 mm
Mar
145 mm
Apr
255 mm
May
315 mm
Jun
285 mm
Jul
252 mm
Aug
81 mm
Sep
223 mm
Oct
136 mm
Nov
5 mm
Dec

Japan at a Glance

Country Population

123,975,371

Capital

Tokyo

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

293

GDP per Capita

$32,487

Life Expectancy

84.0 years

Urban Population

92.2%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Nagoya with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Nagoya by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Kasugai308,6819 km
Komaki148,87211 km
Inazawa134,75114 km
Ichinomiya380,07316 km
Tōkai113,78718 km
Seto127,79219 km
Kariya153,83423 km
Toyota426,16225 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nagoya?

The population of Nagoya, Japan is approximately 2,332,176 people, making it the 163rd largest city in the world and the 4th largest in Japan.

Is Nagoya the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo. Nagoya is the 4th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Nagoya?

Nagoya has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C and receives 2,082 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Nagoya in?

Nagoya is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone.