Mikuni Population 2026

Mikuni has a population of 23,480, making it the #976 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. It is about 415× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,480

Rank in Japan

#976

Coordinates

36.21°N, 136.15°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

324 km

201 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fukui

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Fukui-shi	262,328	#93
Sakai	92,210	#301
Echizen	83,078	#335
Takefu	75,753	#366
Tsuruga	68,482	#409
Sabae	68,302	#410
Ono	33,640	#759
Maruoka	33,563	#762

Cities near Mikuni

Awara27,524 people · ~4 km away
Sakai92,210 people · ~9 km away
Maruoka33,563 people · ~13 km away
Fukui-shi262,328 people · ~18 km away
Kaga67,793 people · ~19 km away
Iijima18,965 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mikuni?

Mikuni has a population of 23,480 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #976 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Mikuni in?

Mikuni is located in Fukui, Japan.

Is Mikuni the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 324 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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