Awara Population 2026
Awara has a population of 27,524, making it the #887 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. It is about 354× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,524
Rank in Japan
#887
Coordinates
36.22°N, 136.19°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
320 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukui
Cities near Awara
FAQ
What is the population of Awara?
Awara has a population of 27,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #887 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Awara in?
Awara is located in Fukui, Japan.
Is Awara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 320 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.