Yawata Population 2026
Yawata has a population of 71,656, making it the #387 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 136× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,656
Rank in Japan
#387
Coordinates
34.87°N, 135.70°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
373 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Uji | 192,925 | #127 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
Cities near Yawata
FAQ
What is the population of Yawata?
Yawata has a population of 71,656 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #387 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yawata in?
Yawata is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Yawata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 373 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.