Nanto-shi Population 2026

Nanto-shi has a population of 47,976, making it the #580 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. It is about 203× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,976

Rank in Japan

#580

Coordinates

36.57°N, 136.91°E

~70 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	47,976	#581
Uozu	45,848	#602
Himi	43,995	#619

Cities near Nanto-shi

Fukumitsu19,535 people · ~4 km away
Tonami48,659 people · ~6 km away
Nanto47,976 people · ~6 km away
Oyabe28,983 people · ~12 km away
Tsubata37,694 people · ~19 km away
Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka22,205 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nanto-shi?

Nanto-shi has a population of 47,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #580 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Nanto-shi in?

Nanto-shi is located in Toyama, Japan.

Is Nanto-shi 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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