Kanazawa Population 2026
Kanazawa has a population of 466,029, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ishikawa. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
466,029
Rank in Japan
#37
Coordinates
36.60°N, 136.62°E
~-1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
294 km
183 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ishikawa
Cities near Kanazawa
- Mukai-awagasaki26,574 people · ~4 km away
- Nonoichi57,238 people · ~7 km away
- Matsutō110,408 people · ~10 km away
- Tsubata37,694 people · ~14 km away
- Tsurugi-asahimachi22,042 people · ~17 km away
- Kahoku34,889 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kanazawa?
Kanazawa has a population of 466,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kanazawa in?
Kanazawa is located in Ishikawa, Japan.
Is Kanazawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 294 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.