Misato, Saitama Population 2026
Misato, Saitama has a population of 142,145, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,145
Rank in Japan
#183
Coordinates
35.84°N, 139.88°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Misato, Saitama
- Minaminagareyama17,064 people · ~1 km away
- Nagareyama200,136 people · ~2 km away
- Yashio93,363 people · ~5 km away
- Yoshikawa73,262 people · ~7 km away
- Matsudo498,575 people · ~7 km away
- Sōka249,645 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Misato, Saitama?
Misato, Saitama has a population of 142,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Misato, Saitama in?
Misato, Saitama is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Misato, Saitama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 24 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.