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Sendai, Miyagi

Japan

Regional capital38.2667° N, 140.8667° E

Sendai is a city located in Japan, specifically in the Miyagi province. With a population of 1,096,704, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.

Population1,096,704
ProvinceMiyagi
Coordinates38.2667° N, 140.8667° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#12 of 50,799

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Nearest Airports

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JGSDF Kasuminome Airfield

RJSULocal

6 km away

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Rifu Morigo Auxiliary Airfield

JP-0598Local

14.6 km away

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Sendai Airport

SDJInternational

14.8 km away

About Sendai

Situated at coordinates 38.26667° N latitude and 140.86667° E longitude, Sendai lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 53 meters and operates within the Asia/Tokyo timezone. Nearby cities include Yamagata, Ishinomaki, and Ōsaki.

Sendai ranks as the 12th largest city out of 2,144 cities in Japan. The total population of the country is approximately 146,668,727, highlighting Sendai's substantial urban presence.

Cities in Miyagi

As the largest city in Miyagi, Sendai ranks #1 out of 38 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Miyagi include Ishinomaki, Ōsaki, Natori-shi, Tome, and Furukawa. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 51 hospitals, 383 schools, and 33 universities.

Ishinomaki140,151Ōsaki128,763Natori-shi78,718Tome77,897Furukawa76,312Kurihara66,565Tagajō-shi62,827Kesennuma61,147Shiogama52,662Tomiya52,433

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Sendai, 20 populated places have been registered.

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KōtōdaitōriNeighborhood
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KokubunchoNeighborhood
0.3 km
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OmachiNeighborhood
0.7 km
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IchibanchoNeighborhood
0.9 km
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KamisugiNeighborhood
1.3 km
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MiyamachiNeighborhood
1.5 km
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OdawaraNeighborhood
1.5 km
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HachimanNeighborhood
1.6 km
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TeppōmachiCity
1.8 km
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Higashi-nibanchōNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Higashi-sambanchōNeighborhood
1.9 km
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TsutsujigaokaNeighborhood
2.1 km
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TsuchitoiNeighborhood
2.1 km
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ToshoguNeighborhood
2.1 km
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NakaeNeighborhood
2.3 km
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ShinteraNeighborhood
2.4 km
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MukaiyamaNeighborhood
2.4 km
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ShimizukōjiCity
2.4 km
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KomatsushimaNeighborhood
2.5 km
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DainoharaNeighborhood
2.5 km

Universities in Sendai

Sendai is home to 11 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Tohoku University1907Public#100
Akamon College of Sendai1947——
Miyagi Gakuin Women's University1886——
National Institute of Technology, Sendai College1971Public—
Seiwa Gakuen College1951——
Sendai Seiyo Gakuin University2024——
Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University1978——
Tohoku Fukushi University1875——
Tohoku Gakuin University1949——
Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University1939——
Tohoku Seikatsu Bunka College1900——
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Explore Japan

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Japan, comparisons between countries, rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sendai?

The population of Sendai is 1,096,704.

In which province/state is Sendai located?

Sendai is located in Miyagi province.

What are the coordinates of Sendai?

The coordinates of Sendai are 38.26667° N latitude and 140.86667° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Sendai?

The elevation of Sendai is 53 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Sendai?

The nearest airport to Sendai is Sendai Airport.

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