Kogota Population 2026
Kogota has a population of 19,760, making it the #1067 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 493× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,760
Rank in Japan
#1067
Coordinates
38.55°N, 141.05°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
340 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 |
| Furukawa | 76,312 | #362 |
| Kurihara | 66,565 | #421 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
Cities near Kogota
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~2 km away
- Wakuya15,763 people · ~7 km away
- Ōsaki128,763 people · ~8 km away
- Furukawa76,312 people · ~9 km away
- Naka-niida21,943 people · ~17 km away
- Higashimatsushima39,098 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kogota?
Kogota has a population of 19,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1067 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kogota in?
Kogota is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Kogota the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 340 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.