Ginowan Population 2026
Ginowan has a population of 100,125, making it the #275 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,125
Rank in Japan
#275
Coordinates
26.26°N, 127.76°E
~105 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,544 km
959 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Ginowan
FAQ
What is the population of Ginowan?
Ginowan has a population of 100,125 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #275 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ginowan in?
Ginowan is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Ginowan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,544 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.