Sakurai Population 2026
Sakurai has a population of 58,386, making it the #484 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. It is about 167× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,386
Rank in Japan
#484
Coordinates
34.50°N, 135.85°E
~108 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashihara-shi | 124,521 | #215 |
| Kashiwara | 120,922 | #221 |
| Ikoma | 120,741 | #222 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
Cities near Sakurai
- Kashihara-shi124,521 people · ~5 km away
- Tawaramoto32,241 people · ~8 km away
- Yamato-Takada61,744 people · ~9 km away
- Tenri71,052 people · ~9 km away
- Kashiwara120,922 people · ~9 km away
- Haibara-akanedai18,472 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sakurai?
Sakurai has a population of 58,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #484 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sakurai in?
Sakurai is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Sakurai the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 374 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.