Umeki Population 2026

Umeki has a population of 47,153, making it the #589 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 206× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,153

Rank in Japan

#589

Coordinates

31.67°N, 130.38°E

~77 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

970 km

602 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagoshima

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kagoshima	595,049	#25
Kirishima	123,205	#217
Kanoya	101,096	#270
Sendai	92,403	#300
Aira	76,348	#361
Kokubu-matsuki	57,896	#487
Izumi	51,994	#532
Amami	41,390	#654

Cities near Umeki

Ijūin25,217 people · ~6 km away
Ichikikushikino30,551 people · ~11 km away
Kushikino25,744 people · ~12 km away
Sendai92,403 people · ~18 km away
Kagoshima595,049 people · ~19 km away
Aira76,348 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Umeki?

Umeki has a population of 47,153 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #589 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Umeki in?

Umeki is located in Kagoshima, Japan.

Is Umeki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 970 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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