Yao Population 2026
Yao has a population of 273,213, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
273,213
Rank in Japan
#86
Coordinates
34.62°N, 135.60°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
391 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osaka
Cities near Yao
- Kashihara79,058 people · ~4 km away
- Fujiidera63,688 people · ~5 km away
- Higashiosaka493,940 people · ~6 km away
- Habikino109,479 people · ~7 km away
- Matsubara130,855 people · ~7 km away
- Tatsuno-kita23,219 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yao?
Yao has a population of 273,213 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yao in?
Yao is located in Osaka, Japan.
Is Yao the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 391 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.