Sayama Population 2026
Sayama has a population of 160,843, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
160,843
Rank in Japan
#159
Coordinates
35.85°N, 139.41°E
~81 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
31 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Sayama
- Iruma147,166 people · ~6 km away
- Tokorozawa344,194 people · ~8 km away
- Hidaka55,294 people · ~8 km away
- Hannō80,361 people · ~8 km away
- Kawagoe354,571 people · ~9 km away
- Kamifukuoka52,323 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sayama?
Sayama has a population of 160,843 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sayama in?
Sayama is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Sayama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 31 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.