Abashiri Population 2026

Abashiri has a population of 35,759, making it the #720 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 272× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abashiri (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

35,759

Rank in Japan

#720

Coordinates

44.02°N, 144.27°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

1,005 km

624 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225

Cities near Abashiri

Motomachi22,972 people · ~26 km away
Kitami119,135 people · ~39 km away
Engaru19,241 people · ~58 km away
Nakashibetsu24,014 people · ~77 km away
Shibetsu21,744 people · ~80 km away
Mombetsu22,983 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abashiri?

Abashiri has a population of 35,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #720 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Abashiri in?

Abashiri is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Abashiri the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,005 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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