Ishikawa Population 2026

Ishikawa has a population of 22,412, making it the #1004 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 434× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,412

Rank in Japan

#1004

Coordinates

26.42°N, 127.82°E

~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,527 km

948 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Naha	317,625	#73
Okinawa	142,752	#182
Uruma	125,303	#214
Urasoe	115,690	#235
Ginowan	100,125	#275
Gushikawa	65,251	#428
Tomigusuku	64,612	#432
Nago	63,554	#440

Cities near Ishikawa

Uruma125,303 people · ~6 km away
Yomitan41,206 people · ~8 km away
Gushikawa65,251 people · ~8 km away
Okinawa142,752 people · ~10 km away
Katsuren-haebaru34,239 people · ~11 km away
Kishaba17,969 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ishikawa?

Ishikawa has a population of 22,412 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1004 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Ishikawa in?

Ishikawa is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Ishikawa the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,527 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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