Miyazaki Population 2026
Miyazaki has a population of 401,339, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyazaki. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
401,339
Rank in Japan
#52
Coordinates
31.92°N, 131.42°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
872 km
542 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyazaki
Cities near Miyazaki
FAQ
What is the population of Miyazaki?
Miyazaki has a population of 401,339 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Miyazaki in?
Miyazaki is located in Miyazaki, Japan.
Is Miyazaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 872 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.