Yokkaichi Population 2026

Yokkaichi has a population of 305,424, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Mie. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Yokkaichi (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

305,424

Rank in Japan

#76

Coordinates

34.97°N, 136.62°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

290 km

180 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Mie

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Tsu	274,537	#85
Suzuka	195,670	#124
Matsusaka	159,145	#160
Kuwana	140,051	#187
Ise	123,533	#216
Iga	88,895	#308
Nabari	77,022	#358
Ueno-ebisumachi	61,598	#447

Cities near Yokkaichi

Toyoda15,123 people · ~7 km away
Suzuka195,670 people · ~10 km away
Komono41,542 people · ~10 km away
Kuwana140,051 people · ~11 km away
Tōin25,784 people · ~14 km away
Inabe44,973 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yokkaichi?

Yokkaichi has a population of 305,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yokkaichi in?

Yokkaichi is located in Mie, Japan.

Is Yokkaichi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 290 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.

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