Hiji Population 2026

Hiji has a population of 28,524, making it the #862 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. It is about 341× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,524

Rank in Japan

#862

Coordinates

33.37°N, 131.53°E

~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

791 km

491 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Ōita	477,715	#35
Beppu	122,643	#220
Nakatsu	84,701	#326
Tsurusaki	76,968	#359
Saiki	66,851	#420
Hita	64,874	#430
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713

Cities near Hiji

Kitsuki27,999 people · ~10 km away
Beppu122,643 people · ~11 km away
Ōita477,715 people · ~17 km away
Tsurusaki76,968 people · ~20 km away
Bungo-Takada-shi23,059 people · ~22 km away
Yufu32,772 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hiji?

Hiji has a population of 28,524 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #862 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hiji in?

Hiji is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Hiji the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 791 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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