Yamato-Takada Population 2026
Yamato-Takada has a population of 61,744, making it the #446 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,744
Rank in Japan
#446
Coordinates
34.52°N, 135.75°E
~56 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
382 km
237 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nara
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Nara-shi | 367,353 | #60 |
| Kashihara-shi | 124,521 | #215 |
| Kashiwara | 120,922 | #221 |
| Ikoma | 120,741 | #222 |
| Yamatokōriyama | 83,285 | #332 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Sakurai | 58,386 | #484 |
Cities near Yamato-Takada
- Hikiso33,810 people · ~3 km away
- Kashihara-shi124,521 people · ~4 km away
- Kashiba78,113 people · ~4 km away
- Tawaramoto32,241 people · ~6 km away
- Katsuragi37,352 people · ~6 km away
- Kanmaki22,807 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yamato-Takada?
Yamato-Takada has a population of 61,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #446 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamato-Takada in?
Yamato-Takada is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Yamato-Takada the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 382 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.