Sakaiminato Population 2026

Sakaiminato has a population of 36,324, making it the #710 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tottori. It is about 268× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sakaiminato (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,324

Rank in Japan

#710

Coordinates

35.54°N, 133.23°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

584 km

363 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tottori

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Tottori-shi	188,465	#134
Yonago	148,720	#173
Kurayoshi	48,558	#569
Yabase	16,365	#1164
Matsuzaki	16,055	#1174
Kōge	15,937	#1178
Mikuriya	15,370	#1199

Cities near Sakaiminato

Yasugichō38,875 people · ~13 km away
Yonago148,720 people · ~15 km away
Matsue203,616 people · ~17 km away
Mikuriya15,370 people · ~24 km away
Hiratachō28,154 people · ~39 km away
Yabase16,365 people · ~41 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sakaiminato?

Sakaiminato has a population of 36,324 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #710 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Sakaiminato in?

Sakaiminato is located in Tottori, Japan.

Is Sakaiminato the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 584 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.

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