Izumo Population 2026
Izumo has a population of 172,775, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
172,775
Rank in Japan
#144
Coordinates
35.37°N, 132.77°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
628 km
390 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shimane
Cities near Izumo
- Hiratachō28,154 people · ~9 km away
- Unnan43,269 people · ~18 km away
- Matsue203,616 people · ~29 km away
- Ōdachō-ōda34,354 people · ~31 km away
- Yasugichō38,875 people · ~44 km away
- Sakaiminato36,324 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Izumo?
Izumo has a population of 172,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Izumo in?
Izumo is located in Shimane, Japan.
Is Izumo the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 628 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.