Minato Population 2026
Minato has a population of 375,339, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Wakayama. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
375,339
Rank in Japan
#57
Coordinates
34.22°N, 135.15°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
445 km
276 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wakayama
Cities near Minato
FAQ
What is the population of Minato?
Minato has a population of 375,339 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Minato in?
Minato is located in Wakayama, Japan.
Is Minato the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 445 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.