Yurihonjō Population 2026

Yurihonjō has a population of 76,077, making it the #365 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

76,077

Rank in Japan

#365

Coordinates

39.39°N, 140.06°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

413 km

256 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yokote	85,555	#321
Ōdate	69,237	#403
Noshiro	52,283	#529
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688
Hanawa	36,925	#705

Cities near Yurihonjō

Nikaho23,435 people · ~17 km away
Akita307,672 people · ~37 km away
Ōmagari38,805 people · ~37 km away
Daisen91,143 people · ~38 km away
Rokugō18,613 people · ~42 km away
Yokote85,555 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yurihonjō?

Yurihonjō has a population of 76,077 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #365 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yurihonjō in?

Yurihonjō is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Yurihonjō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 413 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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