Minawa Population 2026

Minawa has a population of 39,869, making it the #671 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. It is about 244× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Minawa (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
39,869
Rank in Japan
#671
Coordinates
35.52°N, 139.32°E
~67 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
38 km
24 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

CityPopulationRank in Japan
Yokohama3,777,491#2
Kawasaki1,538,262#7
Aihara725,493#20
Sagamihara720,780#22
Fujisawa439,728#40
Yokosuka409,478#47
Hiratsuka258,422#95
Chigasaki242,798#100

Cities near Minawa

FAQ

What is the population of Minawa?
Minawa has a population of 39,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #671 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Minawa in?
Minawa is located in Kanagawa, Japan.
Is Minawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 38 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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