Climate
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.
Sakata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Sakata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Sakata.
Train stations near Sakata
Closest railway stations.
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.