Noshiro Population 2026

Noshiro has a population of 52,283, making it the #529 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 186× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,283

Rank in Japan

#529

Coordinates

40.21°N, 140.03°E

~13 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

503 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yokote	85,555	#321
Yurihonjō	76,077	#365
Ōdate	69,237	#403
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688
Hanawa	36,925	#705

Cities near Noshiro

Moritake15,254 people · ~13 km away
Takanosu20,542 people · ~29 km away
Kita-Akita31,504 people · ~31 km away
Tennō22,740 people · ~35 km away
Katagami31,720 people · ~37 km away
Oga25,154 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Noshiro?

Noshiro has a population of 52,283 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #529 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Noshiro in?

Noshiro is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Noshiro the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 503 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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