Aizu-Wakamatsu Population 2026
Aizu-Wakamatsu has a population of 118,159, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,159
Rank in Japan
#226
Coordinates
37.49°N, 139.95°E
~238 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
202 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Fukushima | 294,237 | #80 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
| Nihommatsu | 53,557 | #518 |
Cities near Aizu-Wakamatsu
FAQ
What is the population of Aizu-Wakamatsu?
Aizu-Wakamatsu has a population of 118,159 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Aizu-Wakamatsu in?
Aizu-Wakamatsu is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Aizu-Wakamatsu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 202 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.