Uenohara Population 2026
Uenohara has a population of 23,158, making it the #986 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamanashi. It is about 420× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,158
Rank in Japan
#986
Coordinates
35.62°N, 139.12°E
~165 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
53 km
33 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamanashi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kofu | 189,591 | #129 |
| Kai | 75,313 | #369 |
| Minami-Alps | 71,618 | #388 |
| Fuefuki | 69,463 | #400 |
| Minamiarupusu | 69,459 | #401 |
| Fujiyoshida | 48,782 | #563 |
| Hokuto | 46,888 | #594 |
| Ryūō | 43,180 | #631 |
Cities near Uenohara
- Sagamihara720,780 people · ~13 km away
- Ōtsuki23,976 people · ~13 km away
- Itsukaichi24,954 people · ~15 km away
- Akiruno81,912 people · ~16 km away
- Aihara725,493 people · ~18 km away
- Iwai16,958 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Uenohara?
Uenohara has a population of 23,158 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #986 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Uenohara in?
Uenohara is located in Yamanashi, Japan.
Is Uenohara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 53 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.