Ōsaki Population 2026
Ōsaki has a population of 128,763, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
128,763
Rank in Japan
#209
Coordinates
38.59°N, 140.97°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
342 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyagi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 1,096,704 | #12 |
| Ishinomaki | 140,151 | #186 |
| Natori-shi | 78,718 | #348 |
| Tome | 77,897 | #353 |
| Furukawa | 76,312 | #362 |
| Kurihara | 66,565 | #421 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
| Kesennuma | 61,147 | #453 |
Cities near Ōsaki
- Furukawa76,312 people · ~2 km away
- Kogota19,760 people · ~8 km away
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~10 km away
- Naka-niida21,943 people · ~11 km away
- Wakuya15,763 people · ~15 km away
- Kurihara66,565 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ōsaki?
Ōsaki has a population of 128,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ōsaki in?
Ōsaki is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Ōsaki the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 342 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.