Iwata Population 2026

Iwata has a population of 166,672, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

166,672

Rank in Japan

#153

Coordinates

34.70°N, 137.85°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

200 km

124 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shizuoka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Hamamatsu	791,707	#17
Shizuoka	693,389	#23
Fuji	245,392	#98
Numazu	189,486	#130
Fujieda	145,032	#176
Yaizu	139,578	#188
Fujinomiya	132,507	#200
Kakegawa	117,925	#227

Cities near Iwata

Fukuroi88,395 people · ~8 km away
Hamamatsu791,707 people · ~11 km away
Hamakita86,502 people · ~13 km away
Mori18,306 people · ~17 km away
Kakegawa117,925 people · ~17 km away
Kikugawa48,484 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iwata?

Iwata has a population of 166,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Iwata in?

Iwata is located in Shizuoka, Japan.

Is Iwata the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 200 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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