Urasoe Population 2026
Urasoe has a population of 115,690, making it the #235 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,690
Rank in Japan
#235
Coordinates
26.26°N, 127.73°E
~50 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,547 km
961 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Urasoe
- Nishihara34,984 people · ~1 km away
- Ginowan100,125 people · ~3 km away
- Nakagusuku22,157 people · ~5 km away
- Yonabaru19,695 people · ~6 km away
- Chatan28,201 people · ~7 km away
- Kanegusuku40,440 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Urasoe?
Urasoe has a population of 115,690 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #235 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Urasoe in?
Urasoe is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Urasoe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,547 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.