Sagamihara Population 2026
Sagamihara has a population of 720,780, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 0.6% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
720,780
Rank in Japan
#22
Coordinates
35.57°N, 139.24°E
~237 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
43 km
27 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kanagawa
Cities near Sagamihara
FAQ
What is the population of Sagamihara?
Sagamihara has a population of 720,780 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sagamihara in?
Sagamihara is located in Kanagawa, Japan.
Is Sagamihara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 43 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.