Shizuoka Population 2026
Shizuoka has a population of 693,389, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. Roughly 0.6% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
693,389
Rank in Japan
#23
Coordinates
34.98°N, 138.38°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
142 km
88 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shizuoka
Cities near Shizuoka
FAQ
What is the population of Shizuoka?
Shizuoka has a population of 693,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shizuoka in?
Shizuoka is located in Shizuoka, Japan.
Is Shizuoka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 142 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.