Nago Population 2026

Nago has a population of 63,554, making it the #440 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 153× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,554

Rank in Japan

#440

Coordinates

26.62°N, 127.99°E

~32 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,501 km

932 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
Itoman	61,007	#455

Cities near Nago

Tsuha17,969 people · ~12 km away
Ishikawa22,412 people · ~27 km away
Uruma125,303 people · ~29 km away
Gushikawa65,251 people · ~31 km away
Katsuren-haebaru34,239 people · ~33 km away
Yomitan41,206 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nago?

Nago has a population of 63,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #440 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nago in?

Nago is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Nago the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,501 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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