Aira Population 2026
Aira has a population of 76,348, making it the #361 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 127× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,348
Rank in Japan
#361
Coordinates
31.77°N, 130.59°E
~76 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
947 km
588 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Aira
- Kajiki22,997 people · ~8 km away
- Hamanoichi39,475 people · ~15 km away
- Kirishima123,205 people · ~17 km away
- Kokubu-matsuki57,896 people · ~17 km away
- Tsuruda20,243 people · ~22 km away
- Umeki47,153 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aira?
Aira has a population of 76,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #361 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Aira in?
Aira is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Aira the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 947 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.