Fukushima Population 2026
Fukushima has a population of 294,237, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
294,237
Rank in Japan
#80
Coordinates
37.75°N, 140.47°E
~77 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
239 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
| Nihommatsu | 53,557 | #518 |
Cities near Fukushima
- Date59,625 people · ~8 km away
- Hobaramachi24,515 people · ~10 km away
- Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō20,807 people · ~16 km away
- Nihommatsu53,557 people · ~19 km away
- Motomiya30,236 people · ~27 km away
- Shiroishi33,330 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fukushima?
Fukushima has a population of 294,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Fukushima in?
Fukushima is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Fukushima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 239 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.