Hidaka Population 2026

Hidaka has a population of 55,294, making it the #504 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Saitama. It is about 176× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,294

Rank in Japan

#504

Coordinates

35.92°N, 139.36°E

~56 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

39 km

24 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Saitama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Saitama	1,324,854	#10
Kawaguchi	607,373	#24
Kawagoe	354,571	#63
Koshigaya	345,353	#65
Tokorozawa	344,194	#67
Sōka	249,645	#96
Kasukabe	229,792	#108
Ageo	226,940	#109

Cities near Hidaka

Sakado100,275 people · ~5 km away
Morohongō39,693 people · ~6 km away
Tsurugashima70,117 people · ~6 km away
Hannō80,361 people · ~8 km away
Sayama160,843 people · ~8 km away
Igusa19,378 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hidaka?

Hidaka has a population of 55,294 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #504 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hidaka in?

Hidaka is located in Saitama, Japan.

Is Hidaka the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 39 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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