Fukawa Population 2026

Fukawa has a population of 15,340, making it the #1200 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 635× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,340

Rank in Japan

#1200

Coordinates

35.85°N, 140.15°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

45 km

28 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ibaraki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Mito	270,685	#88
Tsukuba	241,656	#103
Hitachi	174,508	#140
Hitachi-Naka	156,581	#163
Katsuta	155,968	#164
Tsuchiura	144,399	#179
Koga	139,344	#189
Toride	104,524	#260

Cities near Fukawa

Inzai105,463 people · ~2 km away
Ryūgasaki85,761 people · ~6 km away
Ajiki20,127 people · ~8 km away
Fujishiro33,148 people · ~8 km away
Toride104,524 people · ~8 km away
Shiroi62,441 people · ~9 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fukawa?

Fukawa has a population of 15,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1200 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Fukawa in?

Fukawa is located in Ibaraki, Japan.

Is Fukawa the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 45 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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