Anan Population 2026
Anan has a population of 70,285, making it the #397 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokushima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 138× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,285
Rank in Japan
#397
Coordinates
33.92°N, 134.65°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
501 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokushima | 267,345 | #89 |
| Narutochō-mitsuishi | 64,082 | #437 |
| Yoshinogawa | 38,772 | #689 |
| Komatsushimachō | 36,149 | #714 |
| Yakami | 35,246 | #729 |
| Awa | 34,713 | #739 |
| Mima | 28,055 | #874 |
| Ishii | 25,062 | #944 |
Cities near Anan
- Komatsushimachō36,149 people · ~11 km away
- Tokushima267,345 people · ~18 km away
- Ishii25,062 people · ~25 km away
- Takabō22,745 people · ~26 km away
- Yakami35,246 people · ~28 km away
- Narutochō-mitsuishi64,082 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Anan?
Anan has a population of 70,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #397 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Anan in?
Anan is located in Tokushima, Japan.
Is Anan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 501 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.