Largest Cities in Kumamoto

Top 41 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Kumamoto

1 Kumamoto 738,907

2 Kotō 543,730

3 Honmachi 123,067

4 Amakusa 83,082

5 Tamana 64,292

6 Kōshi 61,772

7 Uki 59,928

8 Arao 53,675

9 Kikuchi 49,455

10 Yamaga 49,082

11 Okino 43,337

12 Hondomachi-hondo 40,787

13 Hitoyoshi 38,006

14 Uto 37,442

15 Ōzu 35,187

16 Shimada 32,510

17 Uekimachi-mōno 31,688

18 Minamata 29,428

19 Aso 27,039

20 Matsubase 26,163

21 Ōyanomachi-noboritate 24,563

22 Mifune 16,901

23 Ushibukamachi 16,667

24 Nagasu 16,125

25 Sashiki 15,681

26 Mendahigashi 14,676

27 Yamada 13,503

28 Wakasu 11,094

29 Kinoenishi 10,288

30 Iwashita 10,132

31 Nakamatsu 9,836

32 Uejima 9,547

33 Samata 9,392

34 Nagaoda 9,342

35 Taragi 9,076

36 Sekimachi 8,979

37 Tomioka 7,114

38 Miyahara 6,590

39 Kawahara 6,426

40 Takamori 6,189

41 Konoha 5,045

The largest cities in Kumamoto represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kumamoto leads with a population of 738,907, followed by Kotō and Honmachi. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 21 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Kumamoto's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 21 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,553,078.

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