Wakuya Population 2026
Wakuya has a population of 15,763, making it the #1185 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 617× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,763
Rank in Japan
#1185
Coordinates
38.54°N, 141.13°E
~29 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
342 km
212 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 Wakuya
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~6 km away
- Kogota19,760 people · ~7 km away
- Yamoto32,028 people · ~15 km away
- Ōsaki128,763 people · ~15 km away
- Higashimatsushima39,098 people · ~16 km away
- Furukawa76,312 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wakuya?
Wakuya has a population of 15,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1185 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Wakuya in?
Wakuya is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Wakuya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 342 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.