Takizawa Population 2026
Takizawa has a population of 55,579, making it the #502 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. It is about 175× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,579
Rank in Japan
#502
Coordinates
39.80°N, 141.13°E
~262 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
475 km
295 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Takizawa
- Hachimantai25,076 people · ~11 km away
- Morioka290,700 people · ~12 km away
- Shizukuishi16,263 people · ~18 km away
- Yahaba28,056 people · ~21 km away
- Hizume32,147 people · ~28 km away
- Semboku25,857 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Takizawa?
Takizawa has a population of 55,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #502 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Takizawa in?
Takizawa is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Takizawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 475 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.