Oyabe Population 2026

Oyabe has a population of 28,983, making it the #854 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. It is about 336× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,983

Rank in Japan

#854

Coordinates

36.67°N, 136.85°E

~66 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

277 km

172 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Toyama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Toyama	415,844	#46
Takaoka	170,077	#147
Imizu	90,742	#305
Himimachi	54,510	#510
Tonami	48,659	#566
Nanto-shi	47,976	#580
Nanto	47,976	#581
Uozu	45,848	#602

Cities near Oyabe

Tonami48,659 people · ~10 km away
Tsubata37,694 people · ~10 km away
Nanto-shi47,976 people · ~12 km away
Fukumitsu19,535 people · ~12 km away
Kahoku34,889 people · ~16 km away
Takaoka170,077 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oyabe?

Oyabe has a population of 28,983 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #854 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Oyabe in?

Oyabe is located in Toyama, Japan.

Is Oyabe the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 277 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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