Nanto Population 2026

Nanto has a population of 47,976, making it the #581 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. It is about 203× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,976

Rank in Japan

#581

Coordinates

36.51°N, 136.89°E

~141 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

268 km

166 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Toyama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Toyama	415,844	#46
Takaoka	170,077	#147
Imizu	90,742	#305
Himimachi	54,510	#510
Tonami	48,659	#566
Nanto-shi	47,976	#580
Uozu	45,848	#602
Himi	43,995	#619

Cities near Nanto

Fukumitsu19,535 people · ~5 km away
Nanto-shi47,976 people · ~6 km away
Tonami48,659 people · ~13 km away
Oyabe28,983 people · ~18 km away
Tsubata37,694 people · ~22 km away
Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka22,205 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nanto?

Nanto has a population of 47,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #581 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nanto in?

Nanto is located in Toyama, Japan.

Is Nanto the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 268 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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