Ogawa Population 2026
Ogawa has a population of 15,215, making it the #1205 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. It is about 640× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,215
Rank in Japan
#1205
Coordinates
36.75°N, 140.13°E
~113 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
Cities near Ogawa
- Nasukarasuyama24,875 people · ~11 km away
- Karasuyama18,488 people · ~11 km away
- Sakura44,712 people · ~13 km away
- Ōtawara72,087 people · ~16 km away
- Ujiie30,366 people · ~17 km away
- Hōshakuji29,229 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ogawa?
Ogawa has a population of 15,215 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1205 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ogawa in?
Ogawa is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Ogawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 124 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.