Furukawa Population 2026
Furukawa has a population of 76,312, making it the #362 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,312
Rank in Japan
#362
Coordinates
38.57°N, 140.96°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
339 km
211 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 |
| Kurihara | 66,565 | #421 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
| Kesennuma | 61,147 | #453 |
Cities near Furukawa
- Ōsaki128,763 people · ~2 km away
- Kogota19,760 people · ~9 km away
- Naka-niida21,943 people · ~9 km away
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~11 km away
- Wakuya15,763 people · ~16 km away
- Yoshioka28,786 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Furukawa?
Furukawa has a population of 76,312 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #362 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Furukawa in?
Furukawa is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Furukawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 339 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.