Kushikino Population 2026

Kushikino has a population of 25,744, making it the #926 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 378× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,744

Rank in Japan

#926

Coordinates

31.72°N, 130.27°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

977 km

607 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagoshima

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kagoshima	595,049	#25
Kirishima	123,205	#217
Kanoya	101,096	#270
Sendai	92,403	#300
Aira	76,348	#361
Kokubu-matsuki	57,896	#487
Izumi	51,994	#532
Umeki	47,153	#589

Cities near Kushikino

Ichikikushikino30,551 people · ~3 km away
Sendai92,403 people · ~12 km away
Umeki47,153 people · ~12 km away
Ijūin25,217 people · ~17 km away
Aira76,348 people · ~31 km away
Kagoshima595,049 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kushikino?

Kushikino has a population of 25,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #926 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Kushikino in?

Kushikino is located in Kagoshima, Japan.

Is Kushikino the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 977 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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