Hirara Population 2026
Hirara has a population of 34,354, making it the #749 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Okinawa. It is about 283× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,354
Rank in Japan
#749
Coordinates
24.80°N, 125.30°E
~31 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
1,833 km
1,138 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Okinawa
Cities near Hirara
- Miyakojima54,908 people · ~2 km away
- Ishigaki47,637 people · ~127 km away
- Itoman61,007 people · ~279 km away
- Tomigusuku64,612 people · ~284 km away
- Naha317,625 people · ~285 km away
- Yaese30,941 people · ~286 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hirara?
Hirara has a population of 34,354 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #749 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hirara in?
Hirara is located in Okinawa, Japan.
Is Hirara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 1,833 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.