Aomori Population 2026
Aomori has a population of 298,394, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
298,394
Rank in Japan
#79
Coordinates
40.82°N, 140.73°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
577 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aomori
Cities near Aomori
- Namioka20,681 people · ~17 km away
- Kuroishi38,615 people · ~23 km away
- Goshogawara53,576 people · ~25 km away
- Tsugaru30,934 people · ~28 km away
- Hirakawa30,938 people · ~29 km away
- Shimokizukuri18,907 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aomori?
Aomori has a population of 298,394 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Aomori in?
Aomori is located in Aomori, Japan.
Is Aomori the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 577 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.