Nagato Population 2026
Nagato has a population of 32,519, making it the #783 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. It is about 299× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,519
Rank in Japan
#783
Coordinates
34.38°N, 131.20°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
786 km
488 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
Cities near Nagato
- Hagi44,626 people · ~20 km away
- Mine23,247 people · ~22 km away
- Yamaguchi193,966 people · ~33 km away
- Ogōri-shimogō23,516 people · ~36 km away
- Sanyōonoda60,326 people · ~39 km away
- Onoda44,295 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nagato?
Nagato has a population of 32,519 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #783 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nagato in?
Nagato is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Nagato the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 786 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.