Tsuruoka Population 2026

Tsuruoka has a population of 125,389, making it the #213 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamagata. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

125,389

Rank in Japan

#213

Coordinates

38.72°N, 139.82°E

~13 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

337 km

209 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yamagata

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Yamagata	248,772	#97
Sakata	100,273	#273
Yonezawa	94,486	#291
Tendō	65,393	#427
Higashine	47,682	#585
Sagae	43,544	#624
Shinjō	41,140	#658
Kaminoyama	35,593	#723

Cities near Tsuruoka

Shonai20,940 people · ~16 km away
Sakata100,273 people · ~22 km away
Shinjō41,140 people · ~42 km away
Obanazawa20,821 people · ~52 km away
Yachi17,641 people · ~54 km away
Sagae43,544 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tsuruoka?

Tsuruoka has a population of 125,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #213 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Tsuruoka in?

Tsuruoka is located in Yamagata, Japan.

Is Tsuruoka the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 337 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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