Hakui Population 2026

Hakui has a population of 24,529, making it the #954 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ishikawa. It is about 397× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,529

Rank in Japan

#954

Coordinates

36.88°N, 136.78°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

293 km

182 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ishikawa

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Kanazawa	466,029	#37
Matsutō	110,408	#248
Komatsu	108,509	#254
Kaga	67,793	#413
Nonoichi	57,238	#489
Nanao	50,300	#547
Nomimachi	48,523	#571
Tsubata	37,694	#698

Cities near Hakui

Oshima18,630 people · ~12 km away
Kahoku34,889 people · ~15 km away
Hitoto16,540 people · ~16 km away
Himi43,995 people · ~18 km away
Himimachi54,510 people · ~19 km away
Tsubata37,694 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hakui?

Hakui has a population of 24,529 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #954 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hakui in?

Hakui is located in Ishikawa, Japan.

Is Hakui the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 293 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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