Shiraoka Population 2026
Shiraoka has a population of 52,214, making it the #530 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. It is about 186× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,214
Rank in Japan
#530
Coordinates
36.02°N, 139.66°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
37 km
23 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Shiraoka
FAQ
What is the population of Shiraoka?
Shiraoka has a population of 52,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #530 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shiraoka in?
Shiraoka is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Shiraoka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 37 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.