Shimokizukuri Population 2026

Shimokizukuri has a population of 18,907, making it the #1090 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 515× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,907

Rank in Japan

#1090

Coordinates

40.82°N, 140.38°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

573 km

356 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aomori

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Aomori	298,394	#79
Hachinohe	239,046	#105
Hirosaki	168,739	#150
Towada	60,697	#458
Mutsu	56,244	#500
Goshogawara	53,576	#517
Misawa	42,805	#636
Kuroishi	38,615	#691

Cities near Shimokizukuri

Tsugaru30,934 people · ~3 km away
Goshogawara53,576 people · ~6 km away
Namioka20,681 people · ~22 km away
Kuroishi38,615 people · ~26 km away
Hirosaki168,739 people · ~26 km away
Aomori298,394 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shimokizukuri?

Shimokizukuri has a population of 18,907 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1090 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Shimokizukuri in?

Shimokizukuri is located in Aomori, Japan.

Is Shimokizukuri the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 573 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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