Wajima Population 2026

Wajima has a population of 24,608, making it the #951 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ishikawa. It is about 396× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,608

Rank in Japan

#951

Coordinates

37.40°N, 136.90°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

314 km

195 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 Wajima

Anamizu17,840 people · ~19 km away
Ushitsu15,687 people · ~25 km away
Nanao50,300 people · ~40 km away
Hitoto16,540 people · ~47 km away
Oshima18,630 people · ~48 km away
Hakui24,529 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wajima?

Wajima has a population of 24,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #951 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Wajima in?

Wajima is located in Ishikawa, Japan.

Is Wajima the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 314 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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