Saga Population 2026
Saga has a population of 233,301, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saga. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
233,301
Rank in Japan
#107
Coordinates
33.23°N, 130.30°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
903 km
561 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saga
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Karatsu | 117,663 | #230 |
| Tosu | 74,196 | #377 |
| Imarichō-kō | 57,940 | #486 |
| Takeo | 47,914 | #582 |
| Ogi | 43,952 | #620 |
| Kanzakimachi-kanzaki | 31,022 | #815 |
| Kashima | 30,159 | #836 |
| Ureshinomachi-shimojuku | 25,848 | #922 |
Cities near Saga
- Ōkawa39,223 people · ~8 km away
- Kanzakimachi-kanzaki31,022 people · ~11 km away
- Ogi43,952 people · ~11 km away
- Yanagawa64,475 people · ~12 km away
- Higashigō22,051 people · ~16 km away
- Nakatsukuma25,511 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saga?
Saga has a population of 233,301 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Saga in?
Saga is located in Saga, Japan.
Is Saga the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 903 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.