Awa Population 2026
Awa has a population of 34,713, making it the #739 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokushima. It is about 280× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,713
Rank in Japan
#739
Coordinates
34.09°N, 134.28°E
~49 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
524 km
325 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 |
| Mima | 28,055 | #874 |
| Ishii | 25,062 | #944 |
Cities near Awa
- Yoshinogawa38,772 people · ~6 km away
- Kamojimachō-jōgejima24,374 people · ~7 km away
- Wakimachi17,659 people · ~13 km away
- Mima28,055 people · ~14 km away
- Higashikagawa28,305 people · ~14 km away
- Ishii25,062 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Awa?
Awa has a population of 34,713 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #739 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Awa in?
Awa is located in Tokushima, Japan.
Is Awa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 524 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.