Sendai Population 2026
Sendai has a population of 92,403, making it the #300 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,403
Rank in Japan
#300
Coordinates
31.82°N, 130.30°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
969 km
602 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Sendai
FAQ
What is the population of Sendai?
Sendai has a population of 92,403 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #300 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sendai in?
Sendai is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Sendai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 969 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.