Tsuruoka, Yamagata

Japan

Provincial capital38.7217° N, 139.8217° E

Situated in Yamagata, Japan, Tsuruoka is a provincial capital. It has a population of 125,389.

Population125,389

ProvinceYamagata

Coordinates38.7217° N, 139.8217° E

CountryJapan

Rank in Japan#231 of 50,799

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About Tsuruoka

Geographically, Tsuruoka is positioned at 38.72° N, 139.82° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Yamagata, Japan.

The population of Tsuruoka is 125,389, placing it at position #231 among 50,799 localities in Japan.

Cities in Yamagata

Tsuruoka is located in the Yamagata province of Japan. Other cities in the region include Yamagata, Sakata, Yonezawa. Tsuruoka has 125,389 inhabitants.

Yamagata248,772 Sakata100,273 Yonezawa94,486 Tendō65,393 Higashine47,682 Sagae43,544 Shinjō41,140 Kaminoyama35,593 Nagai31,026 Nanyō30,420

Universities in Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Tsuruoka National College of Technology	1963	Public	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tsuruoka?

Tsuruoka has a population of 125,389. It ranks #231 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Tsuruoka in?

Tsuruoka is located in Yamagata, Japan.

Where is Tsuruoka located?

Tsuruoka is located at coordinates 38.72° N, 139.82° E in Yamagata, Japan.

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