Nishinoomote Population 2026
Nishinoomote has a population of 17,832, making it the #1126 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 546× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,832
Rank in Japan
#1126
Coordinates
30.73°N, 131.00°E
~38 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
978 km
607 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Nishinoomote
FAQ
What is the population of Nishinoomote?
Nishinoomote has a population of 17,832 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1126 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Nishinoomote in?
Nishinoomote is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Nishinoomote the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 978 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.