Ushitsu Population 2026

Ushitsu has a population of 15,687, making it the #1189 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ishikawa. It is about 620× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,687

Rank in Japan

#1189

Coordinates

37.31°N, 137.15°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

290 km

180 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ishikawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kanazawa	466,029	#37
Matsutō	110,408	#248
Komatsu	108,509	#254
Kaga	67,793	#413
Nonoichi	57,238	#489
Nanao	50,300	#547
Nomimachi	48,523	#571
Tsubata	37,694	#698

Cities near Ushitsu

Anamizu17,840 people · ~24 km away
Wajima24,608 people · ~25 km away
Nanao50,300 people · ~33 km away
Hitoto16,540 people · ~42 km away
Oshima18,630 people · ~49 km away
Nyūzen25,007 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ushitsu?

Ushitsu has a population of 15,687 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1189 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Ushitsu in?

Ushitsu is located in Ishikawa, Japan.

Is Ushitsu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 290 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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