Hamada Population 2026
Hamada has a population of 57,142, making it the #490 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. It is about 170× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,142
Rank in Japan
#490
Coordinates
34.88°N, 132.08°E
~142 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
696 km
432 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shimane
Cities near Hamada
- Gōtsuchō24,009 people · ~19 km away
- Masuda45,003 people · ~32 km away
- Yae17,763 people · ~47 km away
- Ōdachō-ōda34,354 people · ~52 km away
- Aki-takata32,323 people · ~59 km away
- Gion68,713 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hamada?
Hamada has a population of 57,142 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #490 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hamada in?
Hamada is located in Shimane, Japan.
Is Hamada the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 696 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.