Climate
About Yamagata
Yamagata is a city in Yamagata, Japan, with a population of about 247,590 inhabitants. About 29.2% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 49.2. The average taxable income is about 334.1万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 649/km² (ranked #234 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 53.5% and the city counts 17 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has grown by 4.5% (-2.5% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Yamagata to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Yamagata — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Distances from Yamagata
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Yamagata.
Train stations near Yamagata
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Yamagata population?
About 247,590 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Yamagata?
About 649 inhabitants/km² (area 381.3 km²).
Average rent in Yamagata?
About 2,894 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Yamagata to Tokyo?
About 289 km in a straight line.