Shiraoi Population 2026

Shiraoi has a population of 17,759, making it the #1128 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 548× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,759

Rank in Japan

#1128

Coordinates

42.55°N, 141.35°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

776 km

482 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Shiraoi

Noboribetsu46,391 people · ~18 km away
Tomakomai174,806 people · ~23 km away
Chitose97,950 people · ~39 km away
Muroran96,197 people · ~39 km away
Date34,898 people · ~41 km away
Eniwa70,331 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shiraoi?

Shiraoi has a population of 17,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1128 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shiraoi in?

Shiraoi is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Shiraoi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 776 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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