Hiratachō Population 2026
Hiratachō has a population of 28,154, making it the #870 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Shimane. It is about 346× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,154
Rank in Japan
#870
Coordinates
35.43°N, 132.82°E
~-1 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
622 km
386 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shimane
Cities near Hiratachō
- Izumo172,775 people · ~9 km away
- Matsue203,616 people · ~22 km away
- Unnan43,269 people · ~22 km away
- Yasugichō38,875 people · ~39 km away
- Ōdachō-ōda34,354 people · ~39 km away
- Sakaiminato36,324 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hiratachō?
Hiratachō has a population of 28,154 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #870 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hiratachō in?
Hiratachō is located in Shimane, Japan.
Is Hiratachō the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 622 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.