Nemuro Population 2026

Nemuro has a population of 31,223, making it the #809 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 312× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Nemuro (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,223

Rank in Japan

#809

Coordinates

43.32°N, 145.57°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

987 km

613 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Nemuro

Shibetsu21,744 people · ~52 km away
Nakashibetsu24,014 people · ~55 km away
Kushiro167,875 people · ~105 km away
Abashiri35,759 people · ~131 km away
Motomachi22,972 people · ~132 km away
Kitami119,135 people · ~146 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nemuro?

Nemuro has a population of 31,223 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #809 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nemuro in?

Nemuro is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Nemuro the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 987 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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