Sarubetsu Population 2026
Sarubetsu has a population of 25,766, making it the #924 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 378× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,766
Rank in Japan
#924
Coordinates
42.87°N, 143.34°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
858 km
533 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
Cities near Sarubetsu
- Obihiro166,536 people · ~12 km away
- Otofuke44,235 people · ~17 km away
- Memuro-minami18,048 people · ~25 km away
- Kushiro167,875 people · ~85 km away
- Furano21,131 people · ~94 km away
- Shimo-furano25,872 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sarubetsu?
Sarubetsu has a population of 25,766 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #924 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sarubetsu in?
Sarubetsu is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Sarubetsu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 858 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.