Tsurugashima Population 2026
Tsurugashima has a population of 70,117, making it the #398 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,117
Rank in Japan
#398
Coordinates
35.96°N, 139.40°E
~33 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
40 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Tsurugashima
FAQ
What is the population of Tsurugashima?
Tsurugashima has a population of 70,117 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #398 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Tsurugashima in?
Tsurugashima is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Tsurugashima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 40 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.