Sayō Population 2026
Sayō has a population of 15,863, making it the #1179 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hyōgo. It is about 614× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,863
Rank in Japan
#1179
Coordinates
35.00°N, 134.36°E
~155 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
490 km
304 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hyōgo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 1,525,152 | #8 |
| Himeji | 530,495 | #28 |
| Nishinomiya | 485,587 | #33 |
| Amagasaki | 459,593 | #38 |
| Akashi | 303,601 | #77 |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi | 271,634 | #87 |
| Takarazuka | 226,432 | #110 |
| Itami | 198,138 | #122 |
Cities near Sayō
- Kamigōri15,448 people · ~14 km away
- Yamazakichō-nakabirose25,115 people · ~17 km away
- Shisō35,639 people · ~19 km away
- Hayashino25,939 people · ~19 km away
- Tatsunochō-tominaga40,011 people · ~23 km away
- Aioi28,355 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sayō?
Sayō has a population of 15,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1179 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sayō in?
Sayō is located in Hyōgo, Japan.
Is Sayō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 490 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.