Shibushi Population 2026
Shibushi has a population of 30,231, making it the #834 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 322× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,231
Rank in Japan
#834
Coordinates
31.48°N, 131.10°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
923 km
573 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Shibushi
- Kushima22,102 people · ~13 km away
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~21 km away
- Soo33,310 people · ~22 km away
- Kanoya101,096 people · ~26 km away
- Nichinan51,241 people · ~29 km away
- Miyakonojō161,137 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shibushi?
Shibushi has a population of 30,231 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #834 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shibushi in?
Shibushi is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Shibushi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 923 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.