Kaminoyama Population 2026
Kaminoyama has a population of 35,593, making it the #723 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamagata. It is about 273× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,593
Rank in Japan
#723
Coordinates
38.15°N, 140.27°E
~177 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
279 km
173 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamagata
Cities near Kaminoyama
FAQ
What is the population of Kaminoyama?
Kaminoyama has a population of 35,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #723 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kaminoyama in?
Kaminoyama is located in Yamagata, Japan.
Is Kaminoyama the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 279 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.