Obita Population 2026

Obita has a population of 45,293, making it the #604 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagasaki. It is about 215× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,293

Rank in Japan

#604

Coordinates

32.82°N, 129.88°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

956 km

594 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagasaki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagasaki	409,118	#48
Sasebo	243,223	#99
Isahaya	135,546	#193
Ōmura	95,397	#286
Shimabara	43,338	#627
Minamishimabara	42,330	#644
Unzen	41,096	#659
Gotō	34,391	#747

Cities near Obita

Togitsu30,084 people · ~4 km away
Nagasaki409,118 people · ~7 km away
Ōmura95,397 people · ~13 km away
Isahaya135,546 people · ~15 km away
Saikai26,275 people · ~27 km away
Unzen41,096 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Obita?

Obita has a population of 45,293 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #604 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Obita in?

Obita is located in Nagasaki, Japan.

Is Obita the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 956 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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