Sōma Population 2026
Sōma has a population of 34,865, making it the #738 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukushima. It is about 279× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,865
Rank in Japan
#738
Coordinates
37.79°N, 140.93°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
259 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 357,309 | #61 |
| Kōriyama | 327,692 | #72 |
| Fukushima | 294,237 | #80 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 118,159 | #226 |
| Sukagawa | 74,992 | #372 |
| Date | 59,625 | #471 |
| Shirakawa | 59,491 | #472 |
| Minami-Sōma | 59,005 | #475 |
Cities near Sōma
- Minami-Sōma59,005 people · ~19 km away
- Kakuda33,221 people · ~24 km away
- Watari33,459 people · ~28 km away
- Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō20,807 people · ~30 km away
- Ōkawara23,618 people · ~33 km away
- Hobaramachi24,515 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sōma?
Sōma has a population of 34,865 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #738 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sōma in?
Sōma is located in Fukushima, Japan.
Is Sōma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 259 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.