Kesennuma Population 2026
Kesennuma has a population of 61,147, making it the #453 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 159× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,147
Rank in Japan
#453
Coordinates
38.90°N, 141.58°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
394 km
245 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 Kesennuma
- Rikuzen-Takata18,262 people · ~15 km away
- Ōfunato35,452 people · ~22 km away
- Ichinoseki114,476 people · ~38 km away
- Tome77,897 people · ~42 km away
- Ōshū112,937 people · ~44 km away
- Mizusawa61,281 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kesennuma?
Kesennuma has a population of 61,147 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #453 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kesennuma in?
Kesennuma is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Kesennuma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 394 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.