Sashiki Population 2026

Sashiki has a population of 15,681, making it the #1190 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kumamoto. It is about 621× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,681

Rank in Japan

#1190

Coordinates

32.30°N, 130.50°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

926 km

575 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kumamoto

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kumamoto	738,907	#19
Kotō	543,730	#27
Honmachi	123,067	#218
Amakusa	83,082	#334
Tamana	64,292	#436
Kōshi	61,772	#445
Uki	59,928	#469
Arao	53,675	#515

Cities near Sashiki

Minamata29,428 people · ~14 km away
Honmachi123,067 people · ~24 km away
Hitoyoshi38,006 people · ~25 km away
Izumi51,994 people · ~27 km away
Isa24,453 people · ~28 km away
Ōkuchi-shinohara22,425 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sashiki?

Sashiki has a population of 15,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1190 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Sashiki in?

Sashiki is located in Kumamoto, Japan.

Is Sashiki the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 926 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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