Higashimatsushima Population 2026
Higashimatsushima has a population of 39,098, making it the #682 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 249× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,098
Rank in Japan
#682
Coordinates
38.41°N, 141.18°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
330 km
205 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 Higashimatsushima
- Yamoto32,028 people · ~4 km away
- Ishinomaki140,151 people · ~11 km away
- Matsushima16,363 people · ~11 km away
- Wakuya15,763 people · ~16 km away
- Shiogama52,662 people · ~16 km away
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Higashimatsushima?
Higashimatsushima has a population of 39,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #682 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Higashimatsushima in?
Higashimatsushima is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Higashimatsushima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 330 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.