Izu Population 2026

Izu has a population of 30,678, making it the #822 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. It is about 317× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,678

Rank in Japan

#822

Coordinates

34.97°N, 138.95°E

~55 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

105 km

65 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shizuoka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Hamamatsu	791,707	#17
Shizuoka	693,389	#23
Fuji	245,392	#98
Numazu	189,486	#130
Iwata	166,672	#153
Fujieda	145,032	#176
Yaizu	139,578	#188
Fujinomiya	132,507	#200

Cities near Izu

Shuzenji16,328 people · ~2 km away
Izunokuni48,579 people · ~8 km away
Itō68,773 people · ~12 km away
Kamizawa36,794 people · ~14 km away
Numazu189,486 people · ~16 km away
Atami34,233 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Izu?

Izu has a population of 30,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #822 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Izu in?

Izu is located in Shizuoka, Japan.

Is Izu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 105 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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