Yokohama Population 2026

Yokohama has a population of 3,777,491, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 3.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

3,777,491

Rank in Japan

Coordinates

35.43°N, 139.65°E

~21 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

29 km

18 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Fujisawa	439,728	#40
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100
Yamato	242,065	#102

Cities near Yokohama

Sugita21,318 people · ~7 km away
Kawasaki1,538,262 people · ~11 km away
Ōta748,081 people · ~15 km away
Kamakura172,929 people · ~17 km away
Zushi60,055 people · ~17 km away
Yokosuka409,478 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yokohama?

Yokohama has a population of 3,777,491 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yokohama in?

Yokohama is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Yokohama the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 29 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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