Izumi Population 2026

Izumi has a population of 51,994, making it the #532 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 187× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Izumi (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

51,994

Rank in Japan

#532

Coordinates

32.08°N, 130.37°E

~37 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

949 km

589 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagoshima

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kagoshima	595,049	#25
Kirishima	123,205	#217
Kanoya	101,096	#270
Sendai	92,403	#300
Aira	76,348	#361
Kokubu-matsuki	57,896	#487
Umeki	47,153	#589
Amami	41,390	#654

Cities near Izumi

Minamata29,428 people · ~15 km away
Akune25,089 people · ~17 km away
Tsuruda20,243 people · ~18 km away
Isa24,453 people · ~23 km away
Ōkuchi-shinohara22,425 people · ~24 km away
Sashiki15,681 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Izumi?

Izumi has a population of 51,994 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #532 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Izumi in?

Izumi is located in Kagoshima, Japan.

Is Izumi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 949 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.

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