Niimi Population 2026

Niimi has a population of 30,583, making it the #823 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okayama. It is about 318× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,583

Rank in Japan

#823

Coordinates

34.98°N, 133.47°E

~193 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

570 km

354 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Okayama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Okayama	724,691	#21
Kurashiki	483,576	#34
Tsuyama	102,294	#264
Sōja	69,030	#404
Tamano	67,786	#414
Kasaoka	50,160	#550
Akaiwa	43,742	#623
Maniwa	42,725	#637

Cities near Niimi

Takahashi31,556 people · ~26 km away
Maniwa42,725 people · ~27 km away
Ibara41,460 people · ~43 km away
Sōja69,030 people · ~43 km away
Shōbara33,633 people · ~44 km away
Kannabechō-yahiro40,766 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Niimi?

Niimi has a population of 30,583 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #823 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Niimi in?

Niimi is located in Okayama, Japan.

Is Niimi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 570 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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