Asaka Population 2026
Asaka has a population of 141,083, making it the #184 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
141,083
Rank in Japan
#184
Coordinates
35.80°N, 139.60°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Asaka
- Wako83,989 people · ~3 km away
- Shiki76,445 people · ~4 km away
- Narimasu30,203 people · ~4 km away
- Niiza166,017 people · ~4 km away
- Ōizumimachi21,916 people · ~4 km away
- Ōizumi-gakuenchō34,557 people · ~5 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Asaka?
Asaka has a population of 141,083 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #184 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Asaka in?
Asaka is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Asaka the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 15 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.