Obama Population 2026

Obama has a population of 29,435, making it the #845 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. It is about 331× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,435

Rank in Japan

#845

Coordinates

35.50°N, 135.75°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

357 km

222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fukui

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Fukui-shi	262,328	#93
Sakai	92,210	#301
Echizen	83,078	#335
Takefu	75,753	#366
Tsuruga	68,482	#409
Sabae	68,302	#410
Ono	33,640	#759
Maruoka	33,563	#762

Cities near Obama

Takashima46,976 people · ~26 km away
Tsuruga68,482 people · ~34 km away
Maizuru92,465 people · ~38 km away
Kitahama23,836 people · ~40 km away
Nantan31,629 people · ~49 km away
Nagahama113,636 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Obama?

Obama has a population of 29,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #845 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Obama in?

Obama is located in Fukui, Japan.

Is Obama the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 357 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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