Zama Population 2026

Zama has a population of 132,325, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kanagawa. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

132,325

Rank in Japan

#201

Coordinates

35.49°N, 139.39°E

~32 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

35 km

22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kanagawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yokohama	3,777,491	#2
Kawasaki	1,538,262	#7
Aihara	725,493	#20
Sagamihara	720,780	#22
Fujisawa	439,728	#40
Yokosuka	409,478	#47
Hiratsuka	258,422	#95
Chigasaki	242,798	#100

Cities near Zama

Minamirinkan224,015 people · ~5 km away
Atsugi223,960 people · ~5 km away
Yamato242,065 people · ~6 km away
Ayase83,913 people · ~7 km away
Minawa39,869 people · ~8 km away
Machida431,079 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zama?

Zama has a population of 132,325 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Zama in?

Zama is located in Kanagawa, Japan.

Is Zama the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 35 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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