Sanjō Population 2026
Sanjō has a population of 94,642, making it the #290 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Niigata. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 103× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,642
Rank in Japan
#290
Coordinates
37.62°N, 138.95°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
224 km
139 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 |
| Kashiwazaki | 86,183 | #318 |
| Tsubame | 77,382 | #355 |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 | #424 |
| Murakami | 58,300 | #485 |
Cities near Sanjō
- Tsubame77,382 people · ~6 km away
- Kamo25,971 people · ~9 km away
- Mitsuke43,180 people · ~9 km away
- Yoshida-kasugachō25,500 people · ~9 km away
- Maki29,041 people · ~16 km away
- Tochio-honchō23,045 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sanjō?
Sanjō has a population of 94,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #290 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sanjō in?
Sanjō is located in Niigata, Japan.
Is Sanjō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 224 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.