Rifu Population 2026
Rifu has a population of 36,014, making it the #716 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 270× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,014
Rank in Japan
#716
Coordinates
38.33°N, 140.98°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
315 km
196 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 Rifu
- Tagajō-shi62,827 people · ~4 km away
- Shiogama52,662 people · ~5 km away
- Matsushima16,363 people · ~9 km away
- Shōbudahama18,132 people · ~9 km away
- Tomiya52,433 people · ~11 km away
- Sendai1,096,704 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rifu?
Rifu has a population of 36,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #716 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Rifu in?
Rifu is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Rifu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 315 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.