Yamatokōriyama Population 2026
Yamatokōriyama has a population of 83,285, making it the #332 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nara. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,285
Rank in Japan
#332
Coordinates
34.61°N, 135.77°E
~42 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
376 km
233 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 |
| Kashiba | 78,113 | #351 |
| Tenri | 71,052 | #390 |
| Yamato-Takada | 61,744 | #446 |
| Sakurai | 58,386 | #484 |
Cities near Yamatokōriyama
- Hōryūji27,587 people · ~3 km away
- Takatsukadai17,018 people · ~5 km away
- Tawaramoto32,241 people · ~6 km away
- Tenri71,052 people · ~6 km away
- Tatsuno-kita23,219 people · ~7 km away
- Fuki18,009 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yamatokōriyama?
Yamatokōriyama has a population of 83,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #332 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamatokōriyama in?
Yamatokōriyama is located in Nara, Japan.
Is Yamatokōriyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 376 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.