Wakimachi Population 2026
Wakimachi has a population of 17,659, making it the #1131 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokushima. It is about 551× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,659
Rank in Japan
#1131
Coordinates
34.07°N, 134.15°E
~52 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
537 km
333 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokushima | 267,345 | #89 |
| Anan | 70,285 | #397 |
| Narutochō-mitsuishi | 64,082 | #437 |
| Yoshinogawa | 38,772 | #689 |
| Komatsushimachō | 36,149 | #714 |
| Yakami | 35,246 | #729 |
| Awa | 34,713 | #739 |
| Mima | 28,055 | #874 |
Cities near Wakimachi
- Mima28,055 people · ~2 km away
- Awa34,713 people · ~13 km away
- Yoshinogawa38,772 people · ~13 km away
- Kamojimachō-jōgejima24,374 people · ~18 km away
- Hiragi26,878 people · ~23 km away
- Higashikagawa28,305 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wakimachi?
Wakimachi has a population of 17,659 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1131 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Wakimachi in?
Wakimachi is located in Tokushima, Japan.
Is Wakimachi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 537 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.