Kashima-shi Population 2026

Kashima-shi has a population of 66,950, making it the #419 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 145× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kashima-shi (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

66,950

Rank in Japan

#419

Coordinates

35.97°N, 140.64°E

~38 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

91 km

57 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ibaraki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Mito	270,685	#88
Tsukuba	241,656	#103
Hitachi	174,508	#140
Hitachi-Naka	156,581	#163
Katsuta	155,968	#164
Tsuchiura	144,399	#179
Koga	139,344	#189
Toride	104,524	#260

Cities near Kashima-shi

Kamisu95,454 people · ~8 km away
Itako27,604 people · ~9 km away
Omigawa25,763 people · ~13 km away
Namegata32,185 people · ~14 km away
Katori-shi74,469 people · ~15 km away
Sawara47,199 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kashima-shi?

Kashima-shi has a population of 66,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #419 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kashima-shi in?

Kashima-shi is located in Ibaraki, Japan.

Is Kashima-shi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 91 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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