Uruma Population 2026

Uruma has a population of 125,303, making it the #214 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

125,303

Rank in Japan

#214

Coordinates

26.38°N, 127.86°E

~22 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,529 km

950 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okinawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Naha	317,625	#73
Okinawa	142,752	#182
Urasoe	115,690	#235
Ginowan	100,125	#275
Gushikawa	65,251	#428
Tomigusuku	64,612	#432
Nago	63,554	#440
Itoman	61,007	#455

Cities near Uruma

Gushikawa65,251 people · ~2 km away
Katsuren-haebaru34,239 people · ~5 km away
Ishikawa22,412 people · ~6 km away
Okinawa142,752 people · ~7 km away
Kishaba17,969 people · ~10 km away
Chatan28,201 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uruma?

Uruma has a population of 125,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #214 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Uruma in?

Uruma is located in Okinawa, Japan.

Is Uruma the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,529 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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