Minami-Sōma Population 2026
Minami-Sōma has a population of 59,005, making it the #475 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 165× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,005
Rank in Japan
#475
Coordinates
37.63°N, 140.98°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
244 km
152 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Fukushima | 294,237 | #80 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Nihommatsu | 53,557 | #518 |
Cities near Minami-Sōma
- Namie21,866 people · ~16 km away
- Sōma34,865 people · ~19 km away
- Tamura35,169 people · ~40 km away
- Funehikimachi-funehiki23,524 people · ~41 km away
- Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō20,807 people · ~41 km away
- Kakuda33,221 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minami-Sōma?
Minami-Sōma has a population of 59,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #475 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Minami-Sōma in?
Minami-Sōma is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Minami-Sōma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 244 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.