Tsuruga Population 2026

Tsuruga has a population of 68,482, making it the #409 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 142× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tsuruga (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

68,482

Rank in Japan

#409

Coordinates

35.65°N, 136.06°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

328 km

204 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fukui

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Fukui-shi	262,328	#93
Sakai	92,210	#301
Echizen	83,078	#335
Takefu	75,753	#366
Sabae	68,302	#410
Ono	33,640	#759
Maruoka	33,563	#762
Obama	29,435	#845

Cities near Tsuruga

Takashima46,976 people · ~27 km away
Echizen83,078 people · ~28 km away
Takefu75,753 people · ~29 km away
Obama29,435 people · ~34 km away
Sabae68,302 people · ~34 km away
Nagahama113,636 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsuruga?

Tsuruga has a population of 68,482 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #409 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsuruga in?

Tsuruga is located in Fukui, Japan.

Is Tsuruga the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 328 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.

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