Fukuoka Population 2026
Fukuoka has a population of 1,612,392, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. Roughly 1.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,612,392
Rank in Japan
#6
Coordinates
33.60°N, 130.42°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
879 km
546 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
| Itoshima | 98,877 | #277 |
Cities near Fukuoka
FAQ
What is the population of Fukuoka?
Fukuoka has a population of 1,612,392 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Fukuoka in?
Fukuoka is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Fukuoka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 879 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.