Miyakonojō Population 2026
Miyakonojō has a population of 161,137, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyazaki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
161,137
Rank in Japan
#158
Coordinates
31.73°N, 131.07°E
~148 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
911 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyazaki
Cities near Miyakonojō
- Mochibaru25,591 people · ~6 km away
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~10 km away
- Soo33,310 people · ~12 km away
- Kokubu-matsuki57,896 people · ~28 km away
- Kirishima123,205 people · ~29 km away
- Shibushi30,231 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Miyakonojō?
Miyakonojō has a population of 161,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Miyakonojō in?
Miyakonojō is located in Miyazaki, Japan.
Is Miyakonojō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 911 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.