Matsushima Population 2026
Matsushima has a population of 16,363, making it the #1165 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 595× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,363
Rank in Japan
#1165
Coordinates
38.37°N, 141.06°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
322 km
200 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 |
| Kurihara | 66,565 | #421 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
Cities near Matsushima
- Shiogama52,662 people · ~7 km away
- Rifu36,014 people · ~9 km away
- Tagajō-shi62,827 people · ~10 km away
- Shōbudahama18,132 people · ~10 km away
- Higashimatsushima39,098 people · ~11 km away
- Yamoto32,028 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matsushima?
Matsushima has a population of 16,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1165 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Matsushima in?
Matsushima is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Matsushima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 322 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.