Nagahama Population 2026
Nagahama has a population of 113,636, making it the #242 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
113,636
Rank in Japan
#242
Coordinates
35.38°N, 136.27°E
~86 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
312 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shiga
Cities near Nagahama
FAQ
What is the population of Nagahama?
Nagahama has a population of 113,636 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #242 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nagahama in?
Nagahama is located in Shiga, Japan.
Is Nagahama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 312 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.