Furano Population 2026

Furano has a population of 21,131, making it the #1034 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 461× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Furano (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

21,131

Rank in Japan

#1034

Coordinates

43.35°N, 142.38°E

~170 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

882 km

548 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Furano

Shimo-furano25,872 people · ~0 km away
Ashibetsu19,108 people · ~24 km away
Sunagawa20,102 people · ~41 km away
Bibai29,028 people · ~43 km away
Takikawa45,131 people · ~45 km away
Asahikawa333,530 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Furano?

Furano has a population of 21,131 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1034 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Furano in?

Furano is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Furano the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 882 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.

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