Iwakura Population 2026
Iwakura has a population of 48,007, making it the #579 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aichi. It is about 203× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,007
Rank in Japan
#579
Coordinates
35.28°N, 136.87°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aichi
Cities near Iwakura
- Kitanagoya86,385 people · ~4 km away
- Komaki148,872 people · ~5 km away
- Kōnan98,255 people · ~5 km away
- Toyoyama15,613 people · ~6 km away
- Ichinomiya380,073 people · ~6 km away
- Ōguchi24,305 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iwakura?
Iwakura has a population of 48,007 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #579 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Iwakura in?
Iwakura is located in Aichi, Japan.
Is Iwakura the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 260 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.