Sakata Population 2026

Sakata has a population of 100,273, making it the #273 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamagata. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

100,273

Rank in Japan

#273

Coordinates

38.92°N, 139.85°E

Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

359 km

223 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yamagata

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yamagata	248,772	#97
Tsuruoka	125,389	#213
Yonezawa	94,486	#291
Tendō	65,393	#427
Higashine	47,682	#585
Sagae	43,544	#624
Shinjō	41,140	#658
Kaminoyama	35,593	#723

Cities near Sakata

Shonai20,940 people · ~9 km away
Tsuruoka125,389 people · ~22 km away
Nikaho23,435 people · ~40 km away
Shinjō41,140 people · ~42 km away
Yurihonjō76,077 people · ~55 km away
Obanazawa20,821 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sakata?

Sakata has a population of 100,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #273 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Sakata in?

Sakata is located in Yamagata, Japan.

Is Sakata the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 359 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.

← All biggest cities in Japan · Japan population by year