Agano Population 2026
Agano has a population of 40,696, making it the #664 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 239× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,696
Rank in Japan
#664
Coordinates
37.84°N, 139.22°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
242 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Agano
- Suibara20,392 people · ~1 km away
- Niitsu-honchō65,910 people · ~10 km away
- Kameda-honchō32,765 people · ~11 km away
- Gosen48,458 people · ~12 km away
- Shibata96,236 people · ~16 km away
- Muramatsu19,712 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Agano?
Agano has a population of 40,696 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #664 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Agano in?
Agano is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Agano the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 242 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.