Yokota Population 2026
Yokota has a population of 69,550, making it the #399 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 140× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,550
Rank in Japan
#399
Coordinates
35.75°N, 139.38°E
~119 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokyo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Hachiōji | 579,355 | #26 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
Cities near Yokota
- Akishima113,949 people · ~3 km away
- Hakonegasaki31,765 people · ~4 km away
- Musashimurayama70,829 people · ~4 km away
- Tachikawa183,581 people · ~6 km away
- Fussa56,786 people · ~6 km away
- Higashiyamato83,901 people · ~6 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yokota?
Yokota has a population of 69,550 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #399 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yokota in?
Yokota is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Yokota 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.