Ube Population 2026
Ube has a population of 173,733, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
173,733
Rank in Japan
#142
Coordinates
33.94°N, 131.25°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
794 km
493 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
| Kudamatsu | 55,887 | #501 |
Cities near Ube
- Onoda44,295 people · ~9 km away
- Sanyōonoda60,326 people · ~13 km away
- Ogōri-shimogō23,516 people · ~22 km away
- Mine23,247 people · ~27 km away
- Shimonoseki265,684 people · ~29 km away
- Kanda37,684 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ube?
Ube has a population of 173,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ube in?
Ube is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Ube the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 794 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.