Nanao Population 2026
Nanao has a population of 50,300, making it the #547 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ishikawa. It is about 194× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
50,300
Rank in Japan
#547
Coordinates
37.05°N, 136.97°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
287 km
178 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ishikawa
Cities near Nanao
FAQ
What is the population of Nanao?
Nanao has a population of 50,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #547 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nanao in?
Nanao is located in Ishikawa, Japan.
Is Nanao the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 287 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.