Warabi Population 2026

Warabi has a population of 75,614, making it the #367 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 129× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Warabi (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

75,614

Rank in Japan

#367

Coordinates

35.82°N, 139.69°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

15 km

9 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Saitama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Saitama	1,324,854	#10
Kawaguchi	607,373	#24
Kawagoe	354,571	#63
Koshigaya	345,353	#65
Tokorozawa	344,194	#67
Sōka	249,645	#96
Kasukabe	229,792	#108
Ageo	226,940	#109

Cities near Warabi

Shimotoda140,899 people · ~1 km away
Kawaguchi607,373 people · ~3 km away
Hatogaya-honchō53,062 people · ~5 km away
Narimasu30,203 people · ~6 km away
Wako83,989 people · ~7 km away
Asaka141,083 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Warabi?

Warabi has a population of 75,614 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #367 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Warabi in?

Warabi is located in Saitama, Japan.

Is Warabi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 15 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.

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