Tokorozawa Population 2026
Tokorozawa has a population of 344,194, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
344,194
Rank in Japan
#67
Coordinates
35.80°N, 139.47°E
~82 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Tokorozawa
- Higashiyamato83,901 people · ~5 km away
- Higashimurayama151,815 people · ~5 km away
- Kiyose76,208 people · ~6 km away
- Higashikurume117,020 people · ~7 km away
- Ōi50,593 people · ~7 km away
- Musashimurayama70,829 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tokorozawa?
Tokorozawa has a population of 344,194 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tokorozawa in?
Tokorozawa is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Tokorozawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 24 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.