Nanjō Population 2026

Nanjō has a population of 44,043, making it the #618 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 221× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Nanjō (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
44,043
Rank in Japan
#618
Coordinates
26.14°N, 127.77°E
~92 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,553 km
964 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

CityPopulationRank in Japan
Naha317,625#73
Okinawa142,752#182
Uruma125,303#214
Urasoe115,690#235
Ginowan100,125#275
Gushikawa65,251#428
Tomigusuku64,612#432
Nago63,554#440

Cities near Nanjō

FAQ

What is the population of Nanjō?
Nanjō has a population of 44,043 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #618 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nanjō in?
Nanjō is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Nanjō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,553 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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