Yonago Population 2026
Yonago has a population of 148,720, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tottori. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
148,720
Rank in Japan
#173
Coordinates
35.43°N, 133.33°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
576 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tottori
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tottori-shi | 188,465 | #134 |
| Kurayoshi | 48,558 | #569 |
| Sakaiminato | 36,324 | #710 |
| Yabase | 16,365 | #1164 |
| Matsuzaki | 16,055 | #1174 |
| Kōge | 15,937 | #1178 |
| Mikuriya | 15,370 | #1199 |
Cities near Yonago
FAQ
What is the population of Yonago?
Yonago has a population of 148,720 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yonago in?
Yonago is located in Tottori, Japan.
Is Yonago the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 576 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.