Yokkaichi Population 2026

Yokkaichi has a population of 52,771, making it the #524 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. It is about 184× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,771

Rank in Japan

#524

Coordinates

33.54°N, 131.33°E

~15 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

802 km

498 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōita	477,715	#35
Beppu	122,643	#220
Nakatsu	84,701	#326
Tsurusaki	76,968	#359
Saiki	66,851	#420
Hita	64,874	#430
Usuki	36,158	#713
Mie	33,695	#758

Cities near Yokkaichi

Bungo-Takada-shi23,059 people · ~11 km away
Nakatsu84,701 people · ~15 km away
Buzen26,886 people · ~20 km away
Hiji28,524 people · ~26 km away
Kitsuki27,999 people · ~30 km away
Tsuiki17,189 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yokkaichi?

Yokkaichi has a population of 52,771 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #524 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yokkaichi in?

Yokkaichi is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Yokkaichi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 802 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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