Ichinoseki Population 2026
Ichinoseki has a population of 114,476, making it the #237 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
114,476
Rank in Japan
#237
Coordinates
38.92°N, 141.13°E
~30 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
381 km
237 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Ichinoseki
FAQ
What is the population of Ichinoseki?
Ichinoseki has a population of 114,476 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #237 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ichinoseki in?
Ichinoseki is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Ichinoseki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 381 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.