Yufu Population 2026

Yufu has a population of 32,772, making it the #776 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. It is about 297× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

32,772

Rank in Japan

#776

Coordinates

33.20°N, 131.38°E

~421 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

811 km

504 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
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713

Cities near Yufu

Beppu122,643 people · ~14 km away
Ōita477,715 people · ~21 km away
Tsukawaki18,371 people · ~23 km away
Hiji28,524 people · ~24 km away
Tsurusaki76,968 people · ~30 km away
Mie33,695 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yufu?

Yufu has a population of 32,772 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #776 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Yufu in?

Yufu is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Yufu the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 811 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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