Yonabaru Population 2026
Yonabaru has a population of 19,695, making it the #1070 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 494× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,695
Rank in Japan
#1070
Coordinates
26.20°N, 127.75°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,550 km
963 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Yonabaru
- Kanegusuku40,440 people · ~3 km away
- Nishihara34,984 people · ~6 km away
- Nakagusuku22,157 people · ~6 km away
- Urasoe115,690 people · ~6 km away
- Ginowan100,125 people · ~7 km away
- Nanjō44,043 people · ~7 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yonabaru?
Yonabaru has a population of 19,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1070 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Yonabaru in?
Yonabaru is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Yonabaru the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,550 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.