Hanyū Population 2026
Hanyū has a population of 58,686, making it the #480 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. It is about 166× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,686
Rank in Japan
#480
Coordinates
36.17°N, 139.53°E
~18 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
55 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Hanyū
- Ōwa25,522 people · ~5 km away
- Gyōda86,343 people · ~7 km away
- Kazo112,792 people · ~8 km away
- Kisai20,850 people · ~9 km away
- Tatebayashi81,274 people · ~9 km away
- Fukiage-fujimi28,334 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hanyū?
Hanyū has a population of 58,686 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #480 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hanyū in?
Hanyū is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Hanyū the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 55 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.