Yame Population 2026
Yame has a population of 60,608, making it the #459 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 161× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,608
Rank in Japan
#459
Coordinates
33.23°N, 130.65°E
~102 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
873 km
542 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Yame
FAQ
What is the population of Yame?
Yame has a population of 60,608 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #459 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yame in?
Yame is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Yame the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 873 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.