Iwade Population 2026

Iwade has a population of 53,967, making it the #513 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Wakayama. It is about 180× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

53,967

Rank in Japan

#513

Coordinates

34.25°N, 135.32°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

430 km

267 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wakayama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Minato	375,339	#57
Wakayama	356,729	#62
Tanabe	70,972	#391
Hashimoto	61,063	#454
Kinokawa	60,592	#460
Kainan	48,369	#575
Shingū	27,491	#888
Arida	26,755	#898

Cities near Iwade

Kinokawa60,592 people · ~9 km away
Hannan52,350 people · ~11 km away
Sennan60,102 people · ~12 km away
Wakayama356,729 people · ~14 km away
Kainan48,369 people · ~14 km away
Minato375,339 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iwade?

Iwade has a population of 53,967 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #513 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Iwade in?

Iwade is located in Wakayama, Japan.

Is Iwade the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 430 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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