Sumiyoshi Population 2026

Sumiyoshi has a population of 28,919, making it the #856 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. It is about 337× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sumiyoshi (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,919

Rank in Japan

#856

Coordinates

34.75°N, 138.25°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

168 km

104 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shizuoka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Hamamatsu	791,707	#17
Shizuoka	693,389	#23
Fuji	245,392	#98
Numazu	189,486	#130
Iwata	166,672	#153
Fujieda	145,032	#176
Yaizu	139,578	#188
Fujinomiya	132,507	#200

Cities near Sumiyoshi

Sagara25,922 people · ~8 km away
Shimada95,719 people · ~10 km away
Maruobara43,502 people · ~10 km away
Kikugawa48,484 people · ~13 km away
Fujieda145,032 people · ~13 km away
Kanaya20,286 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sumiyoshi?

Sumiyoshi has a population of 28,919 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #856 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Sumiyoshi in?

Sumiyoshi is located in Shizuoka, Japan.

Is Sumiyoshi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 168 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.

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