Yamato Population 2026

Yamato has a population of 242,065, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Yamato (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

242,065

Rank in Japan

#102

Coordinates

35.47°N, 139.45°E

~53 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

32 km

20 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokohama	3,777,491	#2
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Fujisawa	439,728	#40
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100

Cities near Yamato

Minamirinkan224,015 people · ~3 km away
Ayase83,913 people · ~5 km away
Zama132,325 people · ~6 km away
Machida431,079 people · ~8 km away
Atsugi223,960 people · ~8 km away
Ebina136,516 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yamato?

Yamato has a population of 242,065 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yamato in?

Yamato is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Yamato the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 32 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.

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