Largest Cities in Yamagata

Top 31 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Japan · Yamagata

Largest Cities — Yamagata

1 Yamagata 248,772

2 Tsuruoka 125,389

3 Sakata 100,273

4 Yonezawa 94,486

5 Tendō 65,393

6 Higashine 47,682

7 Sagae 43,544

8 Shinjō 41,140

9 Kaminoyama 35,593

10 Nagai 31,026

11 Nanyō 30,420

12 Takahata 23,367

13 Murayama 22,516

14 Shonai 20,940

15 Obanazawa 20,821

16 Yachi 17,641

17 Komatsu 14,558

18 Yamanobe 13,725

19 Yuza 13,615

20 Aratokō 12,890

21 Nagasaki 10,746

22 Nakami 8,080

23 Aterazawa 7,646

24 Sukekawa 7,601

25 Ogunimachi 7,376

26 Kuriyazawa 7,203

27 Ōishida 6,945

28 Matsubara 6,613

29 Miyajuku 6,366

30 Kaneyama 5,205

31 Funagata 5,101

The largest cities in Yamagata represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Yamagata leads with a population of 248,772, followed by Tsuruoka and Sakata. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 44 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Yamagata's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 44 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 634,313.

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