Yamaguchi Population 2026
Yamaguchi has a population of 193,966, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
193,966
Rank in Japan
#126
Coordinates
34.18°N, 131.47°E
~157 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
768 km
477 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
| Kudamatsu | 55,887 | #501 |
Cities near Yamaguchi
- Ogōri-shimogō23,516 people · ~11 km away
- Hōfu116,925 people · ~17 km away
- Mine23,247 people · ~23 km away
- Hagi44,626 people · ~25 km away
- Sanyōonoda60,326 people · ~33 km away
- Onoda44,295 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yamaguchi?
Yamaguchi has a population of 193,966 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamaguchi in?
Yamaguchi is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Yamaguchi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 768 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.