Tsushima Population 2026

Tsushima has a population of 28,502, making it the #865 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagasaki. It is about 341× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,502

Rank in Japan

#865

Coordinates

34.21°N, 129.29°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

962 km

597 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagasaki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagasaki	409,118	#48
Sasebo	243,223	#99
Isahaya	135,546	#193
Ōmura	95,397	#286
Obita	45,293	#604
Shimabara	43,338	#627
Minamishimabara	42,330	#644
Unzen	41,096	#659

Cities near Tsushima

Iki30,352 people · ~62 km away
Hirado31,192 people · ~96 km away
Matsuura23,566 people · ~103 km away
Karatsu117,663 people · ~106 km away
Maebaru-chūō70,339 people · ~111 km away
Itoshima98,877 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsushima?

Tsushima has a population of 28,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #865 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsushima in?

Tsushima is located in Nagasaki, Japan.

Is Tsushima the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 962 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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