Rokugō Population 2026

Rokugō has a population of 18,613, making it the #1098 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 523× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,613

Rank in Japan

#1098

Coordinates

39.42°N, 140.55°E

~59 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

421 km

261 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 Rokugō

Daisen91,143 people · ~6 km away
Ōmagari38,805 people · ~7 km away
Yokote85,555 people · ~11 km away
Yuzawa44,346 people · ~28 km away
Semboku25,857 people · ~37 km away
Yurihonjō76,077 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rokugō?

Rokugō has a population of 18,613 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1098 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Rokugō in?

Rokugō is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Rokugō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 421 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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