Yamoto Population 2026
Yamoto has a population of 32,028, making it the #794 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Miyagi. It is about 304× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,028
Rank in Japan
#794
Coordinates
38.43°N, 141.21°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
333 km
207 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Miyagi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 1,096,704 | #12 |
| Ishinomaki | 140,151 | #186 |
| Ōsaki | 128,763 | #209 |
| Natori-shi | 78,718 | #348 |
| Tome | 77,897 | #353 |
| Furukawa | 76,312 | #362 |
| Kurihara | 66,565 | #421 |
| Tagajō-shi | 62,827 | #441 |
Cities near Yamoto
- Higashimatsushima39,098 people · ~4 km away
- Ishinomaki140,151 people · ~8 km away
- Matsushima16,363 people · ~15 km away
- Wakuya15,763 people · ~15 km away
- Kogota-ekimae23,994 people · ~17 km away
- Kogota19,760 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yamoto?
Yamoto has a population of 32,028 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #794 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamoto in?
Yamoto is located in Miyagi, Japan.
Is Yamoto the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 333 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.