Maniwa Population 2026

Maniwa has a population of 42,725, making it the #637 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okayama. It is about 228× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,725

Rank in Japan

#637

Coordinates

35.11°N, 133.72°E

~222 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

545 km

338 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okayama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Okayama	724,691	#21
Kurashiki	483,576	#34
Tsuyama	102,294	#264
Sōja	69,030	#404
Tamano	67,786	#414
Kasaoka	50,160	#550
Akaiwa	43,742	#623
Ibara	41,460	#652

Cities near Maniwa

Tsuyama102,294 people · ~26 km away
Niimi30,583 people · ~27 km away
Takahashi31,556 people · ~37 km away
Kurayoshi48,558 people · ~37 km away
Hayashino25,939 people · ~41 km away
Akaiwa43,742 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maniwa?

Maniwa has a population of 42,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #637 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Maniwa in?

Maniwa is located in Okayama, Japan.

Is Maniwa the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 545 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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