Ōkawa Population 2026
Ōkawa has a population of 39,223, making it the #678 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 248× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,223
Rank in Japan
#678
Coordinates
33.21°N, 130.38°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
897 km
557 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Ōkawa
- Yanagawa64,475 people · ~5 km away
- Saga233,301 people · ~8 km away
- Setakamachi-takayanagi23,985 people · ~11 km away
- Chikugo48,827 people · ~11 km away
- Kanzakimachi-kanzaki31,022 people · ~11 km away
- Nakatsukuma25,511 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ōkawa?
Ōkawa has a population of 39,223 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #678 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ōkawa in?
Ōkawa is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Ōkawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 897 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.