Shirone Population 2026
Shirone has a population of 41,406, making it the #653 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 235× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,406
Rank in Japan
#653
Coordinates
37.76°N, 139.02°E
~-1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
238 km
148 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 Shirone
- Niitsu-honchō65,910 people · ~10 km away
- Kamo25,971 people · ~11 km away
- Maki29,041 people · ~12 km away
- Gosen48,458 people · ~13 km away
- Tsubame77,382 people · ~14 km away
- Kameda-honchō32,765 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shirone?
Shirone has a population of 41,406 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #653 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shirone in?
Shirone is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Shirone the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 238 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.