Sōka Population 2026
Sōka has a population of 249,645, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
249,645
Rank in Japan
#96
Coordinates
35.84°N, 139.80°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
19 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Sōka
- Yashio93,363 people · ~4 km away
- Takenotsuka18,766 people · ~5 km away
- Hatogaya-honchō53,062 people · ~5 km away
- Koshigaya345,353 people · ~6 km away
- Aoi17,422 people · ~7 km away
- Yoshikawa73,262 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sōka?
Sōka has a population of 249,645 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sōka in?
Sōka is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Sōka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 19 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.