The following table lists the 34 cities, towns and villages in Gifu Prefecture with a population of at least 10,000 on October 1, 2020, according to the 2020 Census. The table also gives an overview of the evolution of the population since the 1995 census. [1]
| Rank (2020) | Name | Status | 2020 | 2015 | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gifu | City | 402,742 | 406,735 | 413,136 | 413,367 | 415,085 | 418,574 |
| 2 | Ōgaki | City | 158,342 | 159,879 | 161,160 | 162,070 | 161,827 | 161,679 |
| 3 | Kakamigahara | City | 144,619 | 144,690 | 145,604 | 144,174 | 141,765 | 141,055 |
| 4 | Tajimi | City | 106,810 | 110,441 | 112,595 | 114,876 | 115,740 | 113,079 |
| 5 | Kani | City | 100,037 | 98,695 | 97,436 | 97,686 | 93,463 | 88,372 |
| 6 | Seki | City | 85,283 | 89,153 | 91,418 | 92,597 | 92,061 | 90,147 |
| 7 | Takayama | City | 84,463 | 89,182 | 92,747 | 96,231 | 97,023 | 96,680 |
| 8 | Nakatsugawa | City | 76,658 | 78,883 | 80,910 | 84,080 | 85,004 | 85,387 |
| 9 | Hashima | City | 65,684 | 67,337 | 67,197 | 66,730 | 64,713 | 63,962 |
| 10 | Minokamo | City | 56,718 | 55,384 | 54,729 | 52,133 | 50,063 | 46,065 |
| 11 | Mizuho | City | 56,411 | 54,354 | 51,950 | 50,009 | 46,571 | 43,892 |
| 12 | Toki | City | 55,374 | 57,827 | 60,475 | 63,283 | 63,283 | 65,631 |
| 13 | Ena | City | 47,818 | 51,073 | 53,718 | 55,761 | 57,274 | 58,107 |
| 14 | Gujō | City | 39,003 | 42,090 | 44,491 | 47,495 | 49,377 | 50,809 |
| 15 | Mizunami | City | 37,175 | 38,730 | 40,387 | 42,065 | 42,298 | 42,003 |
| 16 | Motosu | City | 32,940 | 33,995 | 35,047 | 34,603 | 33,900 | 33,297 |
| 17 | Kaizu | City | 32,749 | 35,206 | 37,941 | 39,453 | 41,204 | 41,694 |
| 18 | Gero | City | 30,443 | 33,585 | 36,314 | 38,494 | 40,102 | 41,029 |
| 19 | Yōrō | Town | 26,897 | 29,029 | 31,332 | 32,550 | 33,256 | 33,694 |
| 20 | Tarui | Town | 26,419 | 27,556 | 28,505 | 28,895 | 28,935 | 28,736 |
| 21 | Ginan | Town | 25,890 | 24,622 | 23,804 | 22,776 | 22,137 | 21,251 |
| 22 | Yamagata | City | 25,291 | 27,114 | 29,629 | 30,316 | 30,951 | 31,534 |
| 23 | Ikeda | Town | 23,378 | 24,347 | 24,980 | 24,559 | 23,820 | 23,153 |
| 24 | Hida | City | 22,556 | 24,696 | 26,732 | 28,902 | 30,421 | 31,247 |
| 25 | Kasamatsu | Town | 22,220 | 22,750 | 22,809 | 22,696 | 22,319 | 21,682 |
| 26 | Ōno | Town | 22,048 | 23,453 | 23,859 | 23,788 | 23,071 | 22,079 |
| 27 | Ibigawa | Town | 19,535 | 21,503 | 23,784 | 26,192 | 27,453 | 28,368 |
| 28 | Mino | City | 19,267 | 20,760 | 22,629 | 23,390 | 24,662 | 25,969 |
| 29 | Gōdo | Town | 18,587 | 19,282 | 20,065 | 20,830 | 20,750 | 20,687 |
| 30 | Kitagata | Town | 18,148 | 18,169 | 18,395 | 17,547 | 17,250 | 17,027 |
| 31 | Mitake | Town | 17,529 | 18,111 | 18,824 | 19,272 | 19,653 | 19,980 |
| 32 | Anpachi | Town | 14,355 | 14,752 | 15,271 | 15,263 | 15,078 | 15,115 |
| 33 | Yaotsu | Town | 10,201 | 11,027 | 12,045 | 12,935 | 13,632 | 14,323 |
Gifu Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. Gifu Prefecture has a population of 1,991,390 and has a geographic area of 10,621 square kilometres (4,101 sq mi). Gifu Prefecture borders Toyama Prefecture to the north; Ishikawa Prefecture to the northwest, Fukui Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture to the west, Mie Prefecture to the southwest, Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Nagano Prefecture to the east.
Ōgaki is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 October 2018, the city had an estimated population of 161,539, and a population density of 782 persons per km2 in 65,931 households. The total area of the city was 206.57 square kilometres (79.76 sq mi). Ōgaki was the final destination for the haiku poet Matsuo Bashō on one of his long journeys as recounted in his book Oku no Hosomichi. Every November the city holds a Bashō Festival.
Takayama is a city located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 88,473 in 35,644 households, and a population density of 41 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 2,177.61 square kilometers (840.78 sq mi) making it the largest city by area in Japan. The high altitude and separation from other areas of Japan kept the area fairly isolated, allowing Takayama to develop its own culture over about a 300-year period.
Tajimi is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 March 2020, the city had an estimated population of 110,070 in 46,580 households, and a population density of 1200 people per km2. The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres (45.18 sq mi). The city is famous for its production of Mino ware ceramics, especially in the Oribe and Seto styles. Tajimi is a member of the World Health Organization’s Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC).
Nakatsugawa is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 December 2018, the city had an estimated population of 78,930, and a population density of 120 persons per km2 in 30,788 households The total area of the city was 676.45 square kilometres (261.18 sq mi).
Mizunami is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 37,705, and a population density of 220 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 174.86 square kilometres (67.51 sq mi). Mizunami's biggest claim to fame came in 1995, when the largest ceramic plate in the world, as recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, was created by the Inatsu Town Planning Association in the city. It measures 2.8 metres in diameter.
Hashima is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 67,909 in 26,327 households, and a population density of 1300 persons per km2, in 26,367 households. The total area of the city is 53.66 square kilometres (20.72 sq mi).
Minokamo is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 56,972 and a population density of 74.81 persons per km2, in 22,508 households. The total area of the city was 74.81 square kilometres (28.88 sq mi).
Toki is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 January 2018, the city had an estimated population of 58,567 in 24485 households, and a population density of 500 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres (45.18 sq mi). Toki is known as one of the largest producers of Japanese pottery, generally referred to as Mino ware.
Kani is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 102,143, and a population density of 1200 persons per km2, in 42,233 households. The total area of the city was 87.57 square kilometres (33.81 sq mi).
Mizuho is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 30 November 2018, the village had an estimated population of 54,686 and a population density of 1900 persons per km2, in 20866 households. The total area of the village was 28.19 square kilometres (10.88 sq mi).
Yamagata is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the city had an estimated population of 27,356 in 10,868 households, and a population density of 120 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 221.98 square kilometres (85.71 sq mi).
Mino is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 31 December 2018, the city had an estimated population of 20,749 in 8149 households, and a population density of 180 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 117.01 square kilometres (45.18 sq mi). The city is renowned for traditional Japanese Mino washi paper and its streets, which are in the style of the early Edo period (1603–1868). An urban area known as "Udatsu Townscape" (うだつのあがるまちなみ) is designated as an important traditional building group conservation area by the government on May 13, 1999.
Ginan is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 1 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 25,661 and a population density of 3200 persons per km2, in 10,633 households. The total area of the town was 7.91 square kilometres (3.05 sq mi).
Kasamatsu is a town located in Hashima District, Gifu, Japan. As of 31 October 2018, the town had an estimated population of 22,273 and a population density of 2200 persons per km2, in 8944 households. The total area of the town was 10.30 square kilometres (3.98 sq mi).
Kaizu is a city located in Gifu, Japan. As of 1 April 2018, the city had an estimated population of 34,960, and a population density of 310 persons per km2, in 12,167 households. The total area of the city was 112.03 square kilometres (43.26 sq mi). Most of the city is located at sea level and is well known for levees surrounding the area.
Sekigahara is a town located in Fuwa District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 7,109 and a population density of 140 persons per km2, in 2,725 households. The total area of the town was 49.28 square kilometres (19.03 sq mi).
Tomika is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 December 2018, the town had an estimated population of 5,714 and a population density of 340 persons per km2, in 1962 households. The total area of the town was 57.09 square kilometres (22.04 sq mi).
Yaotsu is a town located in Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the town had an estimated population of 11,036 and a population density of 886 persons per km2, in 4311 households. The total area of the town was 128.79 square kilometres (49.73 sq mi).
Mitake is a town located in Kani District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 January 2019, the town had an estimated population of 18,363 and a population density of 330 persons per km2, in 7,348 households. The total area of the town was 56.69 square kilometres (21.89 sq mi).