Yamaguma Population 2026
Yamaguma has a population of 29,591, making it the #843 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 329× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,591
Rank in Japan
#843
Coordinates
33.42°N, 130.61°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
868 km
539 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Yamaguma
FAQ
What is the population of Yamaguma?
Yamaguma has a population of 29,591 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #843 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamaguma in?
Yamaguma is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Yamaguma the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 868 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.