Sugita Population 2026

Sugita has a population of 21,318, making it the #1029 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. It is about 457× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,318

Rank in Japan

#1029

Coordinates

35.38°N, 139.62°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

35 km

22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokohama	3,777,491	#2
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Fujisawa	439,728	#40
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100

Cities near Sugita

Yokohama3,777,491 people · ~7 km away
Kamakura172,929 people · ~10 km away
Zushi60,055 people · ~10 km away
Yokosuka409,478 people · ~11 km away
Hayama31,665 people · ~12 km away
Fujisawa439,728 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sugita?

Sugita has a population of 21,318 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1029 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Sugita in?

Sugita is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Sugita the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 35 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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