Estimated population
2,354,267
City estimate for 1 September 2026; based on 2025 census preliminary results.
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Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and one of Japan’s major industrial and commercial cities.

Estimated population
2,354,267
City estimate for 1 September 2026; based on 2025 census preliminary results.
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