Shūnan Population 2026
Shūnan has a population of 149,632, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,632
Rank in Japan
#171
Coordinates
34.08°N, 131.83°E
~316 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
739 km
459 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
| Kudamatsu | 55,887 | #501 |
Cities near Shūnan
FAQ
What is the population of Shūnan?
Shūnan has a population of 149,632 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shūnan in?
Shūnan is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Shūnan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 739 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.