Kokubu-matsuki Population 2026
Kokubu-matsuki has a population of 57,896, making it the #487 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 168× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,896
Rank in Japan
#487
Coordinates
31.73°N, 130.77°E
Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
935 km
581 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagoshima
Cities near Kokubu-matsuki
- Kirishima123,205 people · ~1 km away
- Hamanoichi39,475 people · ~4 km away
- Kajiki22,997 people · ~9 km away
- Aira76,348 people · ~17 km away
- Soo33,310 people · ~23 km away
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata19,986 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kokubu-matsuki?
Kokubu-matsuki has a population of 57,896 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #487 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kokubu-matsuki in?
Kokubu-matsuki is located in Kagoshima, Japan.
Is Kokubu-matsuki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 935 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.