Yasugichō Population 2026

Yasugichō has a population of 38,875, making it the #687 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. It is about 250× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,875

Rank in Japan

#687

Coordinates

35.42°N, 133.24°E

~2 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

584 km

363 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shimane

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Matsue	203,616	#118
Izumo	172,775	#144
Hamada	57,142	#490
Masuda	45,003	#606
Unnan	43,269	#630
Ōdachō-ōda	34,354	#748
Hiratachō	28,154	#870
Gōtsuchō	24,009	#962

Cities near Yasugichō

Yonago148,720 people · ~8 km away
Sakaiminato36,324 people · ~13 km away
Matsue203,616 people · ~19 km away
Mikuriya15,370 people · ~25 km away
Unnan43,269 people · ~37 km away
Hiratachō28,154 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yasugichō?

Yasugichō has a population of 38,875 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #687 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yasugichō in?

Yasugichō is located in Shimane, Japan.

Is Yasugichō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 584 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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