Furukawa Population 2026
Furukawa has a population of 22,538, making it the #997 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 432× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,538
Rank in Japan
#997
Coordinates
36.23°N, 137.18°E
~491 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
234 km
145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Furukawa
FAQ
What is the population of Furukawa?
Furukawa has a population of 22,538 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #997 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Furukawa in?
Furukawa is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Furukawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 234 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.