Fukuyama Population 2026
Fukuyama has a population of 468,812, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
468,812
Rank in Japan
#36
Coordinates
34.48°N, 133.37°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
591 km
367 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiroshima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 1,200,754 | #11 |
| Kure | 214,592 | #114 |
| Higashihiroshima | 196,608 | #123 |
| Onomichi | 131,170 | #205 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
| Miyoshi | 53,616 | #516 |
Cities near Fukuyama
FAQ
What is the population of Fukuyama?
Fukuyama has a population of 468,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Fukuyama in?
Fukuyama is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Fukuyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 591 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.