Hikari Population 2026
Hikari has a population of 51,040, making it the #541 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. It is about 191× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,040
Rank in Japan
#541
Coordinates
33.95°N, 131.95°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
732 km
455 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
Cities near Hikari
FAQ
What is the population of Hikari?
Hikari has a population of 51,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #541 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hikari in?
Hikari is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Hikari the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 732 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.