Wakkanai Population 2026

Wakkanai has a population of 33,869, making it the #756 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 287× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

33,869

Rank in Japan

#756

Coordinates

45.41°N, 141.67°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,094 km

679 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Wakkanai

Makubetsu26,610 people · ~12 km away
Nayoro27,282 people · ~133 km away
Shibetsu17,858 people · ~149 km away
Minamishibetsuchō19,794 people · ~150 km away
Rumoi26,454 people · ~164 km away
Mombetsu22,983 people · ~177 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wakkanai?

Wakkanai has a population of 33,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #756 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Wakkanai in?

Wakkanai is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Wakkanai the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,094 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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