Kōshi Population 2026

Kōshi has a population of 61,772, making it the #445 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kumamoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

61,772

Rank in Japan

#445

Coordinates

32.89°N, 130.78°E

~71 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

876 km

544 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kumamoto

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kumamoto	738,907	#19
Kotō	543,730	#27
Honmachi	123,067	#218
Amakusa	83,082	#334
Tamana	64,292	#436
Uki	59,928	#469
Arao	53,675	#515
Kikuchi	49,455	#558

Cities near Kōshi

Okino43,337 people · ~3 km away
Uekimachi-mōno31,688 people · ~8 km away
Ōzu35,187 people · ~9 km away
Kikuchi49,455 people · ~11 km away
Kumamoto738,907 people · ~12 km away
Kotō543,730 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kōshi?

Kōshi has a population of 61,772 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #445 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kōshi in?

Kōshi is located in Kumamoto, Japan.

Is Kōshi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 876 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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