Kurihara Population 2026
Kurihara has a population of 66,565, making it the #421 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 146× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,565
Rank in Japan
#421
Coordinates
38.75°N, 141.00°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
359 km
223 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 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
| Kesennuma | 61,147 | #453 |
Cities near Kurihara
- Tome77,897 people · ~14 km away
- Ōsaki128,763 people · ~18 km away
- Furukawa76,312 people · ~20 km away
- Ichinoseki114,476 people · ~22 km away
- Kogota19,760 people · ~23 km away
- Naka-niida21,943 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kurihara?
Kurihara has a population of 66,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #421 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kurihara in?
Kurihara is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Kurihara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 359 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.