Date Population 2026
Date has a population of 59,625, making it the #471 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 163× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,625
Rank in Japan
#471
Coordinates
37.82°N, 140.50°E
~58 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
247 km
153 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 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
| Nihommatsu | 53,557 | #518 |
Cities near Date
- Hobaramachi24,515 people · ~4 km away
- Fukushima294,237 people · ~8 km away
- Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō20,807 people · ~10 km away
- Shiroishi33,330 people · ~23 km away
- Nihommatsu53,557 people · ~27 km away
- Kakuda33,221 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Date?
Date has a population of 59,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #471 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Date in?
Date is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Date the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 247 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.