Ōkawara Population 2026
Ōkawara has a population of 23,618, making it the #970 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 412× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,618
Rank in Japan
#970
Coordinates
38.05°N, 140.73°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
278 km
173 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 Ōkawara
FAQ
What is the population of Ōkawara?
Ōkawara has a population of 23,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #970 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ōkawara in?
Ōkawara is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Ōkawara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 278 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.