Miyako Population 2026

Miyako has a population of 18,825, making it the #1091 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 517× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Miyako (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,825
Rank in Japan
#1091
Coordinates
33.70°N, 130.92°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
832 km
517 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fukuoka

CityPopulationRank in Japan
Fukuoka1,612,392#6
Kitakyushu940,978#14
Kurume303,579#78
Ōmuta131,974#202
Iizuka126,364#211
Kasuga111,023#247
Chikushino-shi103,311#262
Ōnojō102,085#266

Cities near Miyako

  • Yukuhashi71,426 people · ~7 km away
  • Kanda37,684 people · ~11 km away
  • Tsuiki17,189 people · ~11 km away
  • Tagawa51,608 people · ~13 km away
  • Akaike21,398 people · ~14 km away
  • Kawasaki17,324 people · ~15 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Miyako?
Miyako has a population of 18,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1091 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Miyako in?
Miyako is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Miyako the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 832 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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