Minakami Population 2026

Minakami has a population of 18,383, making it the #1105 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gunma. It is about 529× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,383

Rank in Japan

#1105

Coordinates

36.69°N, 138.99°E

~391 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

128 km

79 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gunma

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Takasaki	372,973	#58
Maebashi	332,149	#69
Ōta	224,358	#111
Isesaki	211,850	#115
Kiryū	108,991	#252
Tatebayashi	81,274	#341
Shibukawa	76,098	#364
Fujioka	64,539	#433

Cities near Minakami

Numata46,908 people · ~8 km away
Nakanojō15,571 people · ~17 km away
Shibukawa76,098 people · ~23 km away
Ogura21,792 people · ~26 km away
Kanekomachi37,107 people · ~31 km away
Maebashi332,149 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Minakami?

Minakami has a population of 18,383 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1105 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Minakami in?

Minakami is located in Gunma, Japan.

Is Minakami the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 128 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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