Kanoya Population 2026

Kanoya has a population of 101,096, making it the #270 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

101,096

Rank in Japan

#270

Coordinates

31.38°N, 130.85°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

949 km

589 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagoshima

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kagoshima	595,049	#25
Kirishima	123,205	#217
Sendai	92,403	#300
Aira	76,348	#361
Kokubu-matsuki	57,896	#487
Izumi	51,994	#532
Umeki	47,153	#589
Amami	41,390	#654

Cities near Kanoya

Tarumizu19,146 people · ~18 km away
Ibusuki39,011 people · ~25 km away
Shibushi30,231 people · ~26 km away
Soo33,310 people · ~32 km away
Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~34 km away
Kagoshima595,049 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kanoya?

Kanoya has a population of 101,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #270 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kanoya in?

Kanoya is located in Kagoshima, Japan.

Is Kanoya the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 949 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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