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.
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
Cities near Nanjō
- Yaese30,941 people · ~3 km away
- Yonabaru19,695 people · ~7 km away
- Kanegusuku40,440 people · ~7 km away
- Tomigusuku64,612 people · ~10 km away
- Itoman61,007 people · ~10 km away
- Naha317,625 people · ~12 km away
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.