Nikaho Population 2026

Nikaho has a population of 23,435, making it the #977 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 415× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,435

Rank in Japan

#977

Coordinates

39.27°N, 139.94°E

~47 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

399 km

248 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yokote	85,555	#321
Yurihonjō	76,077	#365
Ōdate	69,237	#403
Noshiro	52,283	#529
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688

Cities near Nikaho

Yurihonjō76,077 people · ~17 km away
Sakata100,273 people · ~40 km away
Shonai20,940 people · ~47 km away
Yuzawa44,346 people · ~50 km away
Ōmagari38,805 people · ~51 km away
Daisen91,143 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nikaho?

Nikaho has a population of 23,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #977 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nikaho in?

Nikaho is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Nikaho the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 399 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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