Unnan Population 2026
Unnan has a population of 43,269, making it the #630 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. It is about 225× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,269
Rank in Japan
#630
Coordinates
35.24°N, 132.90°E
~82 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
617 km
383 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shimane
Cities near Unnan
- Izumo172,775 people · ~18 km away
- Hiratachō28,154 people · ~22 km away
- Matsue203,616 people · ~30 km away
- Ōdachō-ōda34,354 people · ~36 km away
- Yasugichō38,875 people · ~37 km away
- Sakaiminato36,324 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Unnan?
Unnan has a population of 43,269 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #630 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Unnan in?
Unnan is located in Shimane, Japan.
Is Unnan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 617 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.