Sayama Population 2026
Sayama has a population of 15,250, making it the #1203 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. It is about 638× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,250
Rank in Japan
#1203
Coordinates
34.88°N, 135.75°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Sayama
FAQ
What is the population of Sayama?
Sayama has a population of 15,250 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1203 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sayama in?
Sayama is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Sayama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 369 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.