Misawa Population 2026
Misawa has a population of 42,805, making it the #636 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 227× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,805
Rank in Japan
#636
Coordinates
40.69°N, 141.39°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
575 km
357 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aomori
Cities near Misawa
- Hitokawame24,273 people · ~7 km away
- Toyota16,428 people · ~14 km away
- Towada60,697 people · ~17 km away
- Hakurōmachi16,042 people · ~19 km away
- Hachinohe239,046 people · ~23 km away
- Nanaku16,809 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Misawa?
Misawa has a population of 42,805 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #636 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Misawa in?
Misawa is located in Aomori, Japan.
Is Misawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 575 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.