Wakayama Population 2026
Wakayama has a population of 356,729, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Wakayama. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
356,729
Rank in Japan
#62
Coordinates
34.23°N, 135.17°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
443 km
275 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Wakayama?
Wakayama has a population of 356,729 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Wakayama in?
Wakayama is located in Wakayama, Japan.
Is Wakayama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 443 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.