Yahaba Population 2026
Yahaba has a population of 28,056, making it the #873 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Iwate. It is about 347× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,056
Rank in Japan
#873
Coordinates
39.61°N, 141.15°E
~131 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
454 km
282 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Iwate
Cities near Yahaba
- Hizume32,147 people · ~7 km away
- Morioka290,700 people · ~10 km away
- Shizukuishi16,263 people · ~17 km away
- Takizawa55,579 people · ~21 km away
- Hanamaki94,691 people · ~25 km away
- Hachimantai25,076 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yahaba?
Yahaba has a population of 28,056 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #873 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yahaba in?
Yahaba is located in Iwate, Japan.
Is Yahaba the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 454 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.