Ishikawa Population 2026
Ishikawa has a population of 18,817, making it the #1092 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 517× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,817
Rank in Japan
#1092
Coordinates
37.15°N, 140.45°E
~330 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
176 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Fukushima | 294,237 | #80 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
Cities near Ishikawa
FAQ
What is the population of Ishikawa?
Ishikawa has a population of 18,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1092 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ishikawa in?
Ishikawa is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Ishikawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 176 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.