Kuroishi Population 2026

Kuroishi has a population of 38,615, making it the #691 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 252× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,615

Rank in Japan

#691

Coordinates

40.65°N, 140.58°E

~45 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

557 km

346 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aomori

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Aomori	298,394	#79
Hachinohe	239,046	#105
Hirosaki	168,739	#150
Towada	60,697	#458
Mutsu	56,244	#500
Goshogawara	53,576	#517
Misawa	42,805	#636
Hirakawa	30,938	#819

Cities near Kuroishi

Hirakawa30,938 people · ~7 km away
Namioka20,681 people · ~7 km away
Hirosaki168,739 people · ~11 km away
Goshogawara53,576 people · ~21 km away
Aomori298,394 people · ~23 km away
Tsugaru30,934 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kuroishi?

Kuroishi has a population of 38,615 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #691 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kuroishi in?

Kuroishi is located in Aomori, Japan.

Is Kuroishi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 557 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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