Youkaichi Population 2026
Youkaichi has a population of 112,819, making it the #245 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shiga. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,819
Rank in Japan
#245
Coordinates
35.12°N, 136.20°E
~124 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shiga
Cities near Youkaichi
FAQ
What is the population of Youkaichi?
Youkaichi has a population of 112,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #245 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Youkaichi in?
Youkaichi is located in Shiga, Japan.
Is Youkaichi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 323 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.