Echizen Population 2026
Echizen has a population of 83,078, making it the #335 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,078
Rank in Japan
#335
Coordinates
35.89°N, 136.17°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
318 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukui
Cities near Echizen
FAQ
What is the population of Echizen?
Echizen has a population of 83,078 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #335 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Echizen in?
Echizen is located in Fukui, Japan.
Is Echizen the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 318 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.