Fukui-shi Population 2026
Fukui-shi has a population of 262,328, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
262,328
Rank in Japan
#93
Coordinates
36.06°N, 136.22°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
315 km
196 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukui
Cities near Fukui-shi
FAQ
What is the population of Fukui-shi?
Fukui-shi has a population of 262,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Fukui-shi in?
Fukui-shi is located in Fukui, Japan.
Is Fukui-shi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 315 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.