Yashio Population 2026
Yashio has a population of 93,363, making it the #294 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,363
Rank in Japan
#294
Coordinates
35.82°N, 139.84°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
20 km
12 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Yashio
- Sōka249,645 people · ~4 km away
- Misato, Saitama142,145 people · ~5 km away
- Takenotsuka18,766 people · ~5 km away
- Minaminagareyama17,064 people · ~6 km away
- Aoi17,422 people · ~6 km away
- Nagareyama200,136 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yashio?
Yashio has a population of 93,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #294 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yashio in?
Yashio is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Yashio the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 20 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.