Yae Population 2026
Yae has a population of 17,763, making it the #1127 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. It is about 548× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,763
Rank in Japan
#1127
Coordinates
34.68°N, 132.53°E
~292 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
660 km
410 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiroshima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 1,200,754 | #11 |
| Fukuyama | 468,812 | #36 |
| Kure | 214,592 | #114 |
| Higashihiroshima | 196,608 | #123 |
| Onomichi | 131,170 | #205 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
Cities near Yae
FAQ
What is the population of Yae?
Yae has a population of 17,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1127 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yae in?
Yae is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Yae the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 660 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.