Ishigaki Population 2026
Ishigaki has a population of 47,637, making it the #586 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 204× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,637
Rank in Japan
#586
Coordinates
24.34°N, 124.16°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,952 km
1,212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Ishigaki
- Hirara34,354 people · ~127 km away
- Miyakojima54,908 people · ~127 km away
- Itoman61,007 people · ~405 km away
- Tomigusuku64,612 people · ~409 km away
- Naha317,625 people · ~410 km away
- Yaese30,941 people · ~412 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ishigaki?
Ishigaki has a population of 47,637 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #586 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ishigaki in?
Ishigaki is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Ishigaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,952 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.