Morioka Population 2026
Morioka has a population of 290,700, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
290,700
Rank in Japan
#81
Coordinates
39.70°N, 141.15°E
~138 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
464 km
288 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Morioka
- Yahaba28,056 people · ~10 km away
- Takizawa55,579 people · ~12 km away
- Shizukuishi16,263 people · ~14 km away
- Hizume32,147 people · ~17 km away
- Hachimantai25,076 people · ~22 km away
- Semboku25,857 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Morioka?
Morioka has a population of 290,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Morioka in?
Morioka is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Morioka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 464 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.