Sado Population 2026
Sado has a population of 51,492, making it the #535 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. It is about 189× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,492
Rank in Japan
#535
Coordinates
38.02°N, 138.36°E
~27 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
285 km
177 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Niigata
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 797,591 | #16 |
| Nagaoka | 266,936 | #90 |
| Jōetsu | 189,430 | #131 |
| Shibata | 96,236 | #282 |
| Sanjō | 94,642 | #290 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
Cities near Sado
- Ryōtsu-minato16,359 people · ~9 km away
- Maki29,041 people · ~55 km away
- Yoshida-kasugachō25,500 people · ~60 km away
- Niigata797,591 people · ~61 km away
- Tsubame77,382 people · ~64 km away
- Shirone41,406 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sado?
Sado has a population of 51,492 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #535 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sado in?
Sado is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Sado the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 285 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.