Sano Population 2026
Sano has a population of 117,669, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,669
Rank in Japan
#229
Coordinates
36.32°N, 139.58°E
~36 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
70 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
| Nikkō | 77,661 | #354 |
Cities near Sano
- Tanuma28,723 people · ~6 km away
- Tatebayashi81,274 people · ~9 km away
- Fujioka18,335 people · ~10 km away
- Ashikaga144,746 people · ~12 km away
- Kamikoizumi42,089 people · ~15 km away
- Ōwa25,522 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sano?
Sano has a population of 117,669 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sano in?
Sano is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Sano the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 70 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.