Wako Population 2026
Wako has a population of 83,989, making it the #329 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 116× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,989
Rank in Japan
#329
Coordinates
35.79°N, 139.62°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Wako
- Narimasu30,203 people · ~1 km away
- Asaka141,083 people · ~3 km away
- Ōizumimachi21,916 people · ~3 km away
- Ōizumi-gakuenchō34,557 people · ~4 km away
- Shiki76,445 people · ~6 km away
- Shimotoda140,899 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wako?
Wako has a population of 83,989 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #329 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Wako in?
Wako is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Wako the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 13 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.