Tokushima Population 2026
Tokushima has a population of 267,345, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokushima. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
267,345
Rank in Japan
#89
Coordinates
34.07°N, 134.57°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
501 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Anan | 70,285 | #397 |
| Narutochō-mitsuishi | 64,082 | #437 |
| Yoshinogawa | 38,772 | #689 |
| Komatsushimachō | 36,149 | #714 |
| Yakami | 35,246 | #729 |
| Awa | 34,713 | #739 |
| Mima | 28,055 | #874 |
| Ishii | 25,062 | #944 |
Cities near Tokushima
- Takabō22,745 people · ~7 km away
- Komatsushimachō36,149 people · ~8 km away
- Yakami35,246 people · ~10 km away
- Ishii25,062 people · ~11 km away
- Narutochō-mitsuishi64,082 people · ~15 km away
- Anan70,285 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tokushima?
Tokushima has a population of 267,345 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tokushima in?
Tokushima is located in Tokushima, Japan.
Is Tokushima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 501 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.