Owase Population 2026
Owase has a population of 16,910, making it the #1151 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. It is about 576× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,910
Rank in Japan
#1151
Coordinates
34.07°N, 136.20°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
366 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mie
Cities near Owase
- Kumano16,232 people · ~19 km away
- Shingū27,491 people · ~42 km away
- Ōuda-yamaguchi28,121 people · ~49 km away
- Shimobuchi16,728 people · ~52 km away
- Gojō34,342 people · ~56 km away
- Haibara-akanedai18,472 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Owase?
Owase has a population of 16,910 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1151 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Owase in?
Owase is located in Mie, Japan.
Is Owase the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 366 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.