Yaizu Population 2026
Yaizu has a population of 139,578, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shizuoka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,578
Rank in Japan
#188
Coordinates
34.87°N, 138.32°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
154 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shizuoka
Cities near Yaizu
FAQ
What is the population of Yaizu?
Yaizu has a population of 139,578 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yaizu in?
Yaizu is located in Shizuoka, Japan.
Is Yaizu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 154 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.