Soo Population 2026
Soo has a population of 33,310, making it the #767 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 292× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,310
Rank in Japan
#767
Coordinates
31.65°N, 130.99°E
~217 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
922 km
573 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Soo
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~2 km away
- Miyakonojō161,137 people · ~12 km away
- Mochibaru25,591 people · ~18 km away
- Shibushi30,231 people · ~22 km away
- Kokubu-matsuki57,896 people · ~23 km away
- Kirishima123,205 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Soo?
Soo has a population of 33,310 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #767 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Soo in?
Soo is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Soo the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 922 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.