Shimabara Population 2026
Shimabara has a population of 43,338, making it the #627 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagasaki. It is about 225× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,338
Rank in Japan
#627
Coordinates
32.78°N, 130.37°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
916 km
569 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nagasaki
Cities near Shimabara
- Unzen41,096 people · ~11 km away
- Minamishimabara42,330 people · ~15 km away
- Nagasu16,125 people · ~18 km away
- Ōyanomachi-noboritate24,563 people · ~22 km away
- Arao53,675 people · ~23 km away
- Tamana64,292 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shimabara?
Shimabara has a population of 43,338 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #627 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shimabara in?
Shimabara is located in Nagasaki, Japan.
Is Shimabara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 916 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.