Mizusawa Population 2026
Mizusawa has a population of 61,281, making it the #450 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,281
Rank in Japan
#450
Coordinates
39.13°N, 141.13°E
~64 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
404 km
251 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Mizusawa
- Ōshū112,937 people · ~3 km away
- Kanegasaki15,580 people · ~8 km away
- Kitakami93,045 people · ~17 km away
- Ichinoseki114,476 people · ~24 km away
- Hanamaki94,691 people · ~28 km away
- Tōno26,110 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mizusawa?
Mizusawa has a population of 61,281 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #450 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Mizusawa in?
Mizusawa is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Mizusawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 404 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.