Shirakawa Population 2026
Shirakawa has a population of 59,491, making it the #472 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 164× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,491
Rank in Japan
#472
Coordinates
37.12°N, 140.26°E
~323 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
167 km
104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Fukushima | 294,237 | #80 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
| Nihommatsu | 53,557 | #518 |
Cities near Shirakawa
FAQ
What is the population of Shirakawa?
Shirakawa has a population of 59,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #472 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shirakawa in?
Shirakawa is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Shirakawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 167 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.