Yamata Population 2026
Yamata has a population of 19,732, making it the #1068 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. It is about 493× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,732
Rank in Japan
#1068
Coordinates
36.08°N, 139.37°E
~74 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
52 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saitama
Cities near Yamata
- Ranzan17,889 people · ~6 km away
- Kumagaya195,277 people · ~6 km away
- Higashi-Matsuyama91,791 people · ~7 km away
- Fukiage-fujimi28,334 people · ~7 km away
- Ogawamachi28,971 people · ~10 km away
- Gyōda86,343 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yamata?
Yamata has a population of 19,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1068 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yamata in?
Yamata is located in Saitama, Japan.
Is Yamata the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 52 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.