Namerikawa Population 2026
Namerikawa has a population of 34,638, making it the #741 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. It is about 281× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,638
Rank in Japan
#741
Coordinates
36.76°N, 137.36°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
240 km
149 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Toyama
Cities near Namerikawa
- Uozu45,848 people · ~6 km away
- Kamiichi20,827 people · ~7 km away
- Gohyakkoku24,792 people · ~11 km away
- Toyama415,844 people · ~15 km away
- Kurobe-shi41,564 people · ~18 km away
- Imizu90,742 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Namerikawa?
Namerikawa has a population of 34,638 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #741 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Namerikawa in?
Namerikawa is located in Toyama, Japan.
Is Namerikawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 240 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.