Yakami Population 2026
Yakami has a population of 35,246, making it the #729 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokushima. It is about 276× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,246
Rank in Japan
#729
Coordinates
34.14°N, 134.50°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
504 km
313 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokushima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokushima | 267,345 | #89 |
| Anan | 70,285 | #397 |
| Narutochō-mitsuishi | 64,082 | #437 |
| Yoshinogawa | 38,772 | #689 |
| Komatsushimachō | 36,149 | #714 |
| Awa | 34,713 | #739 |
| Mima | 28,055 | #874 |
| Ishii | 25,062 | #944 |
Cities near Yakami
- Takabō22,745 people · ~3 km away
- Ishii25,062 people · ~10 km away
- Tokushima267,345 people · ~10 km away
- Narutochō-mitsuishi64,082 people · ~12 km away
- Kamojimachō-jōgejima24,374 people · ~16 km away
- Komatsushimachō36,149 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yakami?
Yakami has a population of 35,246 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #729 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yakami in?
Yakami is located in Tokushima, Japan.
Is Yakami the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 504 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.