Yokote Population 2026

Yokote has a population of 85,555, making it the #321 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

85,555

Rank in Japan

#321

Coordinates

39.32°N, 140.55°E

~61 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

410 km

255 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yurihonjō	76,077	#365
Ōdate	69,237	#403
Noshiro	52,283	#529
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688
Hanawa	36,925	#705

Cities near Yokote

Rokugō18,613 people · ~11 km away
Daisen91,143 people · ~15 km away
Ōmagari38,805 people · ~16 km away
Yuzawa44,346 people · ~17 km away
Yurihonjō76,077 people · ~43 km away
Semboku25,857 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yokote?

Yokote has a population of 85,555 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #321 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yokote in?

Yokote is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Yokote the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 410 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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