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Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and one of Japan’s principal industrial and economic centers. The city has a population of approximately 2,337,864 inhabitants, making it the fourth most populous city in Japan. Historically, Nagoya developed as a castle town during the early Edo period under the Tokugawa clan. Its strategic location between Tokyo and Osaka contributed to its growth as a commercial hub. During the twentieth century, Nagoya became a major center of manufacturing, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Among its most notable landmarks is Nagoya Castle, originally constructed in 1612 and famous for its golden shachihoko ornaments. The Tokugawa Art Museum preserves valuable samurai-era artifacts and cultural treasures. Prominent individuals born in Nagoya include Akio Morita, co-founder of Sony, and Aya Hirano, known for her work in anime and music.
Nagoya in Japan
136.9° E
Nagoya Population Evolution
The population of Nagoya in 2026 is estimated to 2,339,400 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1873 | 125,193 | |
| 1940 | 1,415,117 | +1,030.3% |
| 1970 | 2,036,053 | +43.9% |
| 1995 | 2,152,184 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 2,337,864 | +8.6% |
Interactive Map of Nagoya
What to see in Nagoya
Nagoya Castle
Atsuta Jingū
Port of Nagoya
Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
JR Central Towers
Tokugawa Art Museum
art museumLegoland Japan Resort
LegolandFamous People Born in Nagoya
Akio Morita
businesspersonJapanese businessman
Susumu Tonegawa
scientistToshihide Maskawa
professorMakoto Kobayashi
physicistAya Hirano
actorJapanese voice actress and singer
Sister Cities of Nagoya
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Nanjing | 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China | 9,314,685 |
| Mexico City | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 9,209,944 |
| Sydney | 🇦🇺 Australia | 5,450,496 |
| Melbourne | 🇦🇺 Australia | 5,350,705 |
| Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | 3,898,747 |
| Taichung | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 3,033,885 |
| Tashkent | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 2,956,384 |
| Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | 2,304,580 |
| Turin | 🇮🇹 Italy | 841,600 |
| Toyota | 🇯🇵 Japan | 422,106 |
| Reims | 🇫🇷 France | 177,674 |
| Nakatsugawa | 🇯🇵 Japan | 75,500 |
| Rikuzentakata | 🇯🇵 Japan | 18,182 |