Kushima Population 2026
Kushima has a population of 22,102, making it the #1011 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyazaki. It is about 440× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,102
Rank in Japan
#1011
Coordinates
31.49°N, 131.24°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
911 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyazaki
Cities near Kushima
- Shibushi30,231 people · ~13 km away
- Nichinan51,241 people · ~17 km away
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~28 km away
- Soo33,310 people · ~30 km away
- Mochibaru25,591 people · ~32 km away
- Miyakonojō161,137 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kushima?
Kushima has a population of 22,102 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1011 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kushima in?
Kushima is located in Miyazaki, Japan.
Is Kushima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 911 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.