Shiroishi Population 2026
Shiroishi has a population of 33,330, making it the #766 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 292× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,330
Rank in Japan
#766
Coordinates
38.00°N, 140.62°E
~57 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
270 km
168 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 Shiroishi
- Ōkawara23,618 people · ~11 km away
- Kakuda33,221 people · ~14 km away
- Murata38,271 people · ~16 km away
- Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō20,807 people · ~17 km away
- Watari33,459 people · ~21 km away
- Hobaramachi24,515 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shiroishi?
Shiroishi has a population of 33,330 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #766 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shiroishi in?
Shiroishi is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Shiroishi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 270 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.