Ninohe Population 2026
Ninohe has a population of 25,513, making it the #933 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. It is about 382× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,513
Rank in Japan
#933
Coordinates
40.29°N, 141.31°E
~261 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
531 km
330 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Ninohe
- Nanaku16,809 people · ~13 km away
- Hakurōmachi16,042 people · ~26 km away
- Ōno15,091 people · ~27 km away
- Hachinohe239,046 people · ~28 km away
- Towada60,697 people · ~38 km away
- Hitokawame24,273 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ninohe?
Ninohe has a population of 25,513 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #933 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ninohe in?
Ninohe is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Ninohe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 531 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.