Sawara Population 2026
Sawara has a population of 47,199, making it the #588 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Chiba. It is about 206× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,199
Rank in Japan
#588
Coordinates
35.88°N, 140.50°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
76 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chiba
Cities near Sawara
- Katori-shi74,469 people · ~2 km away
- Itako27,604 people · ~7 km away
- Omigawa25,763 people · ~11 km away
- Namegata32,185 people · ~14 km away
- Kamisu95,454 people · ~15 km away
- Kashima-shi66,950 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sawara?
Sawara has a population of 47,199 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #588 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Sawara in?
Sawara is located in Chiba, Japan.
Is Sawara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 76 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.