Yaese Population 2026
Yaese has a population of 30,941, making it the #818 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 315× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,941
Rank in Japan
#818
Coordinates
26.13°N, 127.74°E
~62 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,556 km
966 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Yaese
- Nanjō44,043 people · ~3 km away
- Itoman61,007 people · ~7 km away
- Kanegusuku40,440 people · ~8 km away
- Yonabaru19,695 people · ~9 km away
- Tomigusuku64,612 people · ~9 km away
- Naha317,625 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yaese?
Yaese has a population of 30,941 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #818 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yaese in?
Yaese is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Yaese the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,556 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.