Yachiyo Population 2026
Yachiyo has a population of 21,026, making it the #1036 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 463× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,026
Rank in Japan
#1036
Coordinates
36.18°N, 139.89°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Yachiyo
FAQ
What is the population of Yachiyo?
Yachiyo has a population of 21,026 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1036 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yachiyo in?
Yachiyo is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Yachiyo the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 58 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.