Toyama Population 2026
Toyama has a population of 415,844, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
415,844
Rank in Japan
#46
Coordinates
36.70°N, 137.22°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
249 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Toyama
Cities near Toyama
- Gohyakkoku24,792 people · ~10 km away
- Imizu90,742 people · ~11 km away
- Kamiichi20,827 people · ~13 km away
- Namerikawa34,638 people · ~15 km away
- Nishishinminato35,994 people · ~15 km away
- Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka22,205 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Toyama?
Toyama has a population of 415,844 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Toyama in?
Toyama is located in Toyama, Japan.
Is Toyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 249 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.