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Sakata

Yamagata, Japan
Population100,273
PrefectureYamagata
Over 6536.0 %
Density166 /km²
Avg. temp12.8 °C
To Tokyo360 km
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Annual avg 12.8°C Warmest 25.2°C Coldest 1.6°C Rainfall 2,114 mm

About Sakata

Sakata is a city in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of about 100,273 inhabitants. About 36.0% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 55.3. The average taxable income is about 285.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 166/km² (ranked #405 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 66.2% and the city counts 5 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 20.2% (-5.6% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Sakata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.

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Sakata — key statistics

Population100,2732020 census
Aged 65+36.0 %
Median age55.3
Income / taxpayer285.9万 yen2023
Density166/km²
Area603.0km²
Home ownership66.2 %2018
Vacant homes14.6 %2018
Hospitals5facilities
Clinics95facilities
Schools (primary+jr high)30schools
Rent / tatami2,107yen (2018)
Fiscal strength index0.492021
Doctors263physicians
Dental clinics44facilities
High schools4schools
Kindergartens3schools
Libraries5libraries
Unemployment3.7 %2020 census
Population trend 1980–2020 125,622 → 100,273

Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)

Train stations near Sakata

Closest railway stations.

Sakata Station1.0km
Higashisakata Station2.0km
Sagoshi Station5.1km
Mototate Station6.2km
Kitaamarume Station7.1km
Minamichōkai Station8.7km
Amarume Station9.4km
Yuza Station11.9km
Nishibukuro Station12.6km
Minamino Station13.4km
Fujishima Station16.8km
Fukura Station17.2km
Karikawa Station17.3km
Tsuruoka Station19.7km

Frequently asked questions

Sakata population?

About 100,273 inhabitants (2020 census).

Population density of Sakata?

About 166 inhabitants/km² (area 603.0 km²).

Average rent in Sakata?

About 2,107 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).

Distance from Sakata to Tokyo?

About 360 km in a straight line.