Nagasaki Population 2026

Nagasaki has a population of 409,118, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagasaki. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

409,118

Rank in Japan

#48

Coordinates

32.75°N, 129.88°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

959 km

596 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagasaki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sasebo	243,223	#99
Isahaya	135,546	#193
Ōmura	95,397	#286
Obita	45,293	#604
Shimabara	43,338	#627
Minamishimabara	42,330	#644
Unzen	41,096	#659
Gotō	34,391	#747

Cities near Nagasaki

Obita45,293 people · ~7 km away
Togitsu30,084 people · ~10 km away
Isahaya135,546 people · ~18 km away
Ōmura95,397 people · ~20 km away
Saikai26,275 people · ~32 km away
Unzen41,096 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nagasaki?

Nagasaki has a population of 409,118 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nagasaki in?

Nagasaki is located in Nagasaki, Japan.

Is Nagasaki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 959 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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