Hanawa Population 2026
Hanawa has a population of 36,925, making it the #705 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. It is about 264× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,925
Rank in Japan
#705
Coordinates
40.18°N, 140.79°E
~144 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
509 km
316 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Akita
Cities near Hanawa
- Ōdate69,237 people · ~22 km away
- Kita-Akita31,504 people · ~33 km away
- Takanosu20,542 people · ~36 km away
- Hachimantai25,076 people · ~43 km away
- Ninohe25,513 people · ~46 km away
- Nanaku16,809 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hanawa?
Hanawa has a population of 36,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #705 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hanawa in?
Hanawa is located in Akita, Japan.
Is Hanawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 509 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.