Hakodate Population 2026

Hakodate has a population of 275,730, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

275,730

Rank in Japan

#84

Coordinates

41.78°N, 140.74°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

683 km

424 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hokkaido

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Sapporo	1,973,832	#5
Asahikawa	333,530	#68
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 Hakodate

Kamiiso38,098 people · ~9 km away
Hokuto46,083 people · ~10 km away
Honchō28,514 people · ~14 km away
Muroran96,197 people · ~64 km away
Yakumo15,826 people · ~66 km away
Mutsu56,244 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hakodate?

Hakodate has a population of 275,730 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hakodate in?

Hakodate is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Is Hakodate the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 683 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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