Naha Population 2026
Naha has a population of 317,625, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
317,625
Rank in Japan
#73
Coordinates
26.21°N, 127.68°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,554 km
965 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Naha
- Tomigusuku64,612 people · ~3 km away
- Kanegusuku40,440 people · ~5 km away
- Urasoe115,690 people · ~7 km away
- Yonabaru19,695 people · ~7 km away
- Nishihara34,984 people · ~8 km away
- Itoman61,007 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naha?
Naha has a population of 317,625 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Naha in?
Naha is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Naha the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,554 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.