Shiogama Population 2026
Shiogama has a population of 52,662, making it the #525 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 185× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,662
Rank in Japan
#525
Coordinates
38.32°N, 141.03°E
~2 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 Shiogama
- Tagajō-shi62,827 people · ~3 km away
- Shōbudahama18,132 people · ~4 km away
- Rifu36,014 people · ~5 km away
- Matsushima16,363 people · ~7 km away
- Tomiya52,433 people · ~15 km away
- Sendai1,096,704 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shiogama?
Shiogama has a population of 52,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #525 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Shiogama in?
Shiogama is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Shiogama 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.