Yabu Population 2026
Yabu has a population of 22,177, making it the #1007 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hyōgo. It is about 439× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,177
Rank in Japan
#1007
Coordinates
35.40°N, 134.77°E
~40 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
446 km
277 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hyōgo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 1,525,152 | #8 |
| Himeji | 530,495 | #28 |
| Nishinomiya | 485,587 | #33 |
| Amagasaki | 459,593 | #38 |
| Akashi | 303,601 | #77 |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi | 271,634 | #87 |
| Takarazuka | 226,432 | #110 |
| Itami | 198,138 | #122 |
Cities near Yabu
- Wadayama28,989 people · ~13 km away
- Toyooka78,348 people · ~16 km away
- Kasumi16,064 people · ~28 km away
- Yotsutsuji20,092 people · ~33 km away
- Fukuchiyama77,306 people · ~33 km away
- Kyōtango50,860 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yabu?
Yabu has a population of 22,177 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1007 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yabu in?
Yabu is located in Hyōgo, Japan.
Is Yabu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 446 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.