Kishaba Population 2026

Kishaba has a population of 17,969, making it the #1121 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 542× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,969

Rank in Japan

#1121

Coordinates

26.30°N, 127.79°E

~87 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,539 km

956 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Naha	317,625	#73
Okinawa	142,752	#182
Uruma	125,303	#214
Urasoe	115,690	#235
Ginowan	100,125	#275
Gushikawa	65,251	#428
Tomigusuku	64,612	#432
Nago	63,554	#440

Cities near Kishaba

Chatan28,201 people · ~2 km away
Okinawa142,752 people · ~4 km away
Ginowan100,125 people · ~6 km away
Nakagusuku22,157 people · ~6 km away
Nishihara34,984 people · ~7 km away
Urasoe115,690 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kishaba?

Kishaba has a population of 17,969 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1121 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kishaba in?

Kishaba is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Kishaba the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,539 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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