Kirishima Population 2026
Kirishima has a population of 123,205, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,205
Rank in Japan
#217
Coordinates
31.74°N, 130.76°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
935 km
581 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Kirishima
- Kokubu-matsuki57,896 people · ~1 km away
- Hamanoichi39,475 people · ~4 km away
- Kajiki22,997 people · ~9 km away
- Aira76,348 people · ~17 km away
- Soo33,310 people · ~24 km away
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kirishima?
Kirishima has a population of 123,205 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kirishima in?
Kirishima is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Kirishima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 935 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.