Murata Population 2026
Murata has a population of 38,271, making it the #693 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 254× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,271
Rank in Japan
#693
Coordinates
38.12°N, 140.72°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyagi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 1,096,704 | #12 |
| Ishinomaki | 140,151 | #186 |
| Ōsaki | 128,763 | #209 |
| Natori-shi | 78,718 | #348 |
| Tome | 77,897 | #353 |
| Furukawa | 76,312 | #362 |
| Kurihara | 66,565 | #421 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
Cities near Murata
FAQ
What is the population of Murata?
Murata has a population of 38,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #693 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Murata in?
Murata is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Murata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 285 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.