Ishinomaki Population 2026
Ishinomaki has a population of 140,151, making it the #186 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,151
Rank in Japan
#186
Coordinates
38.42°N, 141.30°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyagi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 1,096,704 | #12 |
| 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 |
| Kesennuma | 61,147 | #453 |
Cities near Ishinomaki
- Yamoto32,028 people · ~8 km away
- Higashimatsushima39,098 people · ~11 km away
- Wakuya15,763 people · ~20 km away
- Matsushima16,363 people · ~21 km away
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~24 km away
- Shōbudahama18,132 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ishinomaki?
Ishinomaki has a population of 140,151 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #186 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ishinomaki in?
Ishinomaki is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Ishinomaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 335 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.