Yachimata Population 2026

Yachimata has a population of 68,769, making it the #407 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 142× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

68,769

Rank in Japan

#407

Coordinates

35.65°N, 140.32°E

~47 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

57 km

35 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chiba

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Chiba	979,768	#13
Matsudo	498,575	#31
Kashiwa	433,436	#41
Ichihara	283,531	#83
Nagareyama	200,136	#119
Yachiyo	199,498	#120
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141

Cities near Yachimata

Shisui20,745 people · ~9 km away
Ryōgoku49,735 people · ~9 km away
Sanmu48,444 people · ~9 km away
Sakura173,740 people · ~11 km away
Narutō25,696 people · ~11 km away
Tōgane66,332 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yachimata?

Yachimata has a population of 68,769 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #407 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yachimata in?

Yachimata is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Yachimata the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 57 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.

← All biggest cities in Japan · Japan population by year