Mine Population 2026
Mine has a population of 23,247, making it the #983 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. It is about 419× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,247
Rank in Japan
#983
Coordinates
34.19°N, 131.22°E
~123 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
790 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
Cities near Mine
- Sanyōonoda60,326 people · ~18 km away
- Ogōri-shimogō23,516 people · ~19 km away
- Onoda44,295 people · ~21 km away
- Nagato32,519 people · ~22 km away
- Yamaguchi193,966 people · ~23 km away
- Ube173,733 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mine?
Mine has a population of 23,247 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #983 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Mine in?
Mine is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Mine the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 790 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.