Iijima Population 2026

Iijima has a population of 18,965, making it the #1087 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. It is about 513× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,965

Rank in Japan

#1087

Coordinates

36.09°N, 136.36°E

~51 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fukui

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Fukui-shi	262,328	#93
Sakai	92,210	#301
Echizen	83,078	#335
Takefu	75,753	#366
Tsuruga	68,482	#409
Sabae	68,302	#410
Ono	33,640	#759
Maruoka	33,563	#762

Cities near Iijima

Maruoka33,563 people · ~11 km away
Fukui-shi262,328 people · ~13 km away
Katsuyama27,088 people · ~13 km away
Sakai92,210 people · ~16 km away
Ono33,640 people · ~17 km away
Awara27,524 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iijima?

Iijima has a population of 18,965 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1087 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Iijima in?

Iijima is located in Fukui, Japan.

Is Iijima the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 303 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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