Obanazawa Population 2026
Obanazawa has a population of 20,821, making it the #1042 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamagata. It is about 467× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,821
Rank in Japan
#1042
Coordinates
38.60°N, 140.40°E
~93 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
330 km
205 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamagata
Cities near Obanazawa
FAQ
What is the population of Obanazawa?
Obanazawa has a population of 20,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1042 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Obanazawa in?
Obanazawa is located in Yamagata, Japan.
Is Obanazawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 330 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.