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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Japan
Sapporo1,973,832#5
Asahikawa333,530#68
Hakodate275,730#84
Tomakomai174,806#139
Kushiro167,875#151
Obihiro166,536#154
Ebetsu133,953#195
Kitami119,135#225

Cities near Sarubetsu

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.

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