Yamagata Population 2026
Yamagata has a population of 27,356, making it the #891 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 356× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,356
Rank in Japan
#891
Coordinates
35.48°N, 136.77°E
~156 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
265 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Yamagata
- Gifu402,557 people · ~6 km away
- Motosu32,928 people · ~9 km away
- Kitagata18,410 people · ~9 km away
- Ginan25,881 people · ~10 km away
- Kakamigahara144,521 people · ~11 km away
- Kasamatsuchō22,273 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yamagata?
Yamagata has a population of 27,356 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #891 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamagata in?
Yamagata is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Yamagata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 265 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.