Sayama Population 2026
Sayama has a population of 58,435, making it the #482 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. It is about 167× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,435
Rank in Japan
#482
Coordinates
34.52°N, 135.56°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
398 km
247 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osaka
Cities near Sayama
- Tondabayashichō132,873 people · ~4 km away
- Habikino109,479 people · ~5 km away
- Matsubara130,855 people · ~6 km away
- Fujiidera63,688 people · ~6 km away
- Kanō15,697 people · ~7 km away
- Kawachi-Nagano101,692 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sayama?
Sayama has a population of 58,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #482 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sayama in?
Sayama is located in Osaka, Japan.
Is Sayama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 398 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.