Asahikawa Population 2026

Asahikawa has a population of 333,530, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

333,530

Rank in Japan

#68

Coordinates

43.77°N, 142.36°E

~121 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

927 km

576 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Hakodate	275,730	#84
Tomakomai	174,806	#139
Kushiro	167,875	#151
Obihiro	166,536	#154
Ebetsu	133,953	#195
Kitami	119,135	#225
Otaru	115,333	#236

Cities near Asahikawa

Fukagawa26,152 people · ~27 km away
Ashibetsu19,108 people · ~32 km away
Minamishibetsuchō19,794 people · ~43 km away
Takikawa45,131 people · ~44 km away
Shibetsu17,858 people · ~45 km away
Furano21,131 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Asahikawa?

Asahikawa has a population of 333,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Asahikawa in?

Asahikawa is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Asahikawa the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 927 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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