Sakai Population 2026
Sakai has a population of 92,210, making it the #301 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukui. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
92,210
Rank in Japan
#301
Coordinates
36.15°N, 136.19°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
319 km
198 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukui
Cities near Sakai
FAQ
What is the population of Sakai?
Sakai has a population of 92,210 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #301 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sakai in?
Sakai is located in Fukui, Japan.
Is Sakai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 319 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.