Makurazaki Population 2026
Makurazaki has a population of 21,960, making it the #1016 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 443× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,960
Rank in Japan
#1016
Coordinates
31.27°N, 130.32°E
~153 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
998 km
620 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Makurazaki
- Minamisatsuma32,887 people · ~14 km away
- Minamikyushu33,080 people · ~16 km away
- Kaseda-shirakame39,012 people · ~17 km away
- Ibusuki39,011 people · ~32 km away
- Ijūin25,217 people · ~40 km away
- Kagoshima595,049 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makurazaki?
Makurazaki has a population of 21,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1016 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Makurazaki in?
Makurazaki is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Makurazaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 998 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.