Minamisatsuma Population 2026
Minamisatsuma has a population of 32,887, making it the #774 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 296× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,887
Rank in Japan
#774
Coordinates
31.39°N, 130.28°E
~272 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
994 km
617 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Minamisatsuma
- Kaseda-shirakame39,012 people · ~4 km away
- Makurazaki21,960 people · ~14 km away
- Minamikyushu33,080 people · ~17 km away
- Ijūin25,217 people · ~28 km away
- Kagoshima595,049 people · ~32 km away
- Umeki47,153 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minamisatsuma?
Minamisatsuma has a population of 32,887 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #774 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Minamisatsuma in?
Minamisatsuma is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Minamisatsuma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 994 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.