Watari Population 2026
Watari has a population of 33,459, making it the #764 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 291× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,459
Rank in Japan
#764
Coordinates
38.03°N, 140.85°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
280 km
174 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 Watari
FAQ
What is the population of Watari?
Watari has a population of 33,459 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #764 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Watari in?
Watari is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Watari the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 280 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.