Shiozawa Population 2026
Shiozawa has a population of 20,178, making it the #1057 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 482× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,178
Rank in Japan
#1057
Coordinates
37.04°N, 138.85°E
~180 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
168 km
104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Shiozawa
- Muikamachi29,123 people · ~4 km away
- Minamiuonuma55,354 people · ~5 km away
- Tōkamachi53,333 people · ~13 km away
- Uonuma34,483 people · ~25 km away
- Ojiya34,704 people · ~29 km away
- Minakami18,383 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shiozawa?
Shiozawa has a population of 20,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1057 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shiozawa in?
Shiozawa is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Shiozawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 168 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.