Yachiyo Population 2026

Yachiyo has a population of 199,498, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

199,498

Rank in Japan

#120

Coordinates

35.74°N, 140.12°E

~30 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

39 km

24 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
Narashino	176,197	#138
Sakura	173,740	#141
Urayasu	171,362	#145

Cities near Yachiyo

Shiroi62,441 people · ~9 km away
Narashino176,197 people · ~10 km away
Sakura173,740 people · ~10 km away
Yotsukaidō95,266 people · ~10 km away
Inzai105,463 people · ~12 km away
Makuhari28,729 people · ~12 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yachiyo?

Yachiyo has a population of 199,498 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yachiyo in?

Yachiyo is located in Chiba, Japan.

Is Yachiyo the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 39 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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