Tsuruda Population 2026

Tsuruda has a population of 20,243, making it the #1054 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagoshima. It is about 481× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,243

Rank in Japan

#1054

Coordinates

31.95°N, 130.48°E

~89 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

946 km

587 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kagoshima

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kagoshima	595,049	#25
Kirishima	123,205	#217
Kanoya	101,096	#270
Sendai	92,403	#300
Aira	76,348	#361
Kokubu-matsuki	57,896	#487
Izumi	51,994	#532
Umeki	47,153	#589

Cities near Tsuruda

Isa24,453 people · ~18 km away
Izumi51,994 people · ~18 km away
Ōkuchi-shinohara22,425 people · ~19 km away
Aira76,348 people · ~22 km away
Sendai92,403 people · ~23 km away
Akune25,089 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsuruda?

Tsuruda has a population of 20,243 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1054 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsuruda in?

Tsuruda is located in Kagoshima, Japan.

Is Tsuruda the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 946 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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