Date Population 2026
Date has a population of 34,898, making it the #736 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 279× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,898
Rank in Japan
#736
Coordinates
42.47°N, 140.87°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
761 km
473 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
Cities near Date
FAQ
What is the population of Date?
Date has a population of 34,898 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #736 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Date in?
Date is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Date the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 761 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.