Akune Population 2026
Akune has a population of 25,089, making it the #942 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 388× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,089
Rank in Japan
#942
Coordinates
32.02°N, 130.20°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
966 km
600 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Akune
- Izumi51,994 people · ~17 km away
- Sendai92,403 people · ~24 km away
- Ushibukamachi16,667 people · ~27 km away
- Tsuruda20,243 people · ~28 km away
- Minamata29,428 people · ~29 km away
- Ichikikushikino30,551 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akune?
Akune has a population of 25,089 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #942 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Akune in?
Akune is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Akune the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 966 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.