Amakusa Population 2026
Amakusa has a population of 83,082, making it the #334 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kumamoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,082
Rank in Japan
#334
Coordinates
32.46°N, 130.19°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
945 km
587 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kumamoto
Cities near Amakusa
- Hondomachi-hondo40,787 people · ~2 km away
- Minamishimabara42,330 people · ~25 km away
- Ōyanomachi-noboritate24,563 people · ~27 km away
- Ushibukamachi16,667 people · ~33 km away
- Minamata29,428 people · ~33 km away
- Sashiki15,681 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Amakusa?
Amakusa has a population of 83,082 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #334 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Amakusa in?
Amakusa is located in Kumamoto, Japan.
Is Amakusa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 945 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.