Nichinan Population 2026
Nichinan has a population of 51,241, making it the #537 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyazaki. It is about 190× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,241
Rank in Japan
#537
Coordinates
31.60°N, 131.37°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
894 km
555 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyazaki
Cities near Nichinan
- Kushima22,102 people · ~17 km away
- Mochibaru25,591 people · ~28 km away
- Shibushi30,231 people · ~29 km away
- Miyakonojō161,137 people · ~32 km away
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~34 km away
- Miyazaki401,339 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nichinan?
Nichinan has a population of 51,241 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #537 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nichinan in?
Nichinan is located in Miyazaki, Japan.
Is Nichinan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 894 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.