Tsuha Population 2026

Tsuha has a population of 17,969, making it the #1120 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 542× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,969

Rank in Japan

#1120

Coordinates

26.66°N, 128.09°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,490 km

925 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Naha	317,625	#73
Okinawa	142,752	#182
Uruma	125,303	#214
Urasoe	115,690	#235
Ginowan	100,125	#275
Gushikawa	65,251	#428
Tomigusuku	64,612	#432
Nago	63,554	#440

Cities near Tsuha

Nago63,554 people · ~12 km away
Ishikawa22,412 people · ~38 km away
Uruma125,303 people · ~39 km away
Gushikawa65,251 people · ~40 km away
Katsuren-haebaru34,239 people · ~42 km away
Yomitan41,206 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsuha?

Tsuha has a population of 17,969 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1120 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsuha in?

Tsuha is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Tsuha the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,490 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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