Tsugaru Population 2026
Tsugaru has a population of 30,934, making it the #820 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 315× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,934
Rank in Japan
#820
Coordinates
40.80°N, 140.40°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
572 km
355 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aomori
Cities near Tsugaru
- Shimokizukuri18,907 people · ~3 km away
- Goshogawara53,576 people · ~3 km away
- Namioka20,681 people · ~19 km away
- Kuroishi38,615 people · ~23 km away
- Hirosaki168,739 people · ~24 km away
- Aomori298,394 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tsugaru?
Tsugaru has a population of 30,934 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #820 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tsugaru in?
Tsugaru is located in Aomori, Japan.
Is Tsugaru the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 572 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.