Hamanoichi Population 2026

Hamanoichi has a population of 39,475, making it the #675 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 247× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,475

Rank in Japan

#675

Coordinates

31.72°N, 130.73°E

~-1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

939 km

583 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagoshima

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kagoshima	595,049	#25
Kirishima	123,205	#217
Kanoya	101,096	#270
Sendai	92,403	#300
Aira	76,348	#361
Kokubu-matsuki	57,896	#487
Izumi	51,994	#532
Umeki	47,153	#589

Cities near Hamanoichi

Kokubu-matsuki57,896 people · ~4 km away
Kirishima123,205 people · ~4 km away
Kajiki22,997 people · ~7 km away
Aira76,348 people · ~15 km away
Kagoshima595,049 people · ~24 km away
Soo33,310 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hamanoichi?

Hamanoichi has a population of 39,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #675 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hamanoichi in?

Hamanoichi is located in Kagoshima, Japan.

Is Hamanoichi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 939 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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