Higashine Population 2026
Higashine has a population of 47,682, making it the #585 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamagata. It is about 204× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,682
Rank in Japan
#585
Coordinates
38.44°N, 140.40°E
~119 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
312 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamagata
Cities near Higashine
FAQ
What is the population of Higashine?
Higashine has a population of 47,682 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #585 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Higashine in?
Higashine is located in Yamagata, Japan.
Is Higashine the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 312 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.