Yanagawa Population 2026
Yanagawa has a population of 64,475, making it the #434 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 151× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
64,475
Rank in Japan
#434
Coordinates
33.17°N, 130.40°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
897 km
557 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 Yanagawa
FAQ
What is the population of Yanagawa?
Yanagawa has a population of 64,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #434 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yanagawa in?
Yanagawa is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Yanagawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 897 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.