Nishihara Population 2026
Nishihara has a population of 34,984, making it the #734 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 278× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,984
Rank in Japan
#734
Coordinates
26.25°N, 127.74°E
~93 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,546 km
960 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Nishihara
- Urasoe115,690 people · ~1 km away
- Ginowan100,125 people · ~2 km away
- Nakagusuku22,157 people · ~4 km away
- Yonabaru19,695 people · ~6 km away
- Kanegusuku40,440 people · ~7 km away
- Chatan28,201 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nishihara?
Nishihara has a population of 34,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #734 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nishihara in?
Nishihara is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Nishihara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,546 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.