Tamura Population 2026
Tamura has a population of 35,169, making it the #731 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 277× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,169
Rank in Japan
#731
Coordinates
37.43°N, 140.60°E
~468 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
210 km
130 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 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
Cities near Tamura
- Funehikimachi-funehiki23,524 people · ~3 km away
- Miharu17,471 people · ~11 km away
- Kōriyama327,692 people · ~20 km away
- Motomiya30,236 people · ~20 km away
- Nihommatsu53,557 people · ~23 km away
- Sukagawa74,992 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tamura?
Tamura has a population of 35,169 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #731 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tamura in?
Tamura is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Tamura the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 210 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.