Hirokawa Population 2026
Hirokawa has a population of 19,969, making it the #1065 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Fukuoka. It is about 487× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,969
Rank in Japan
#1065
Coordinates
33.24°N, 130.55°E
~41 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
881 km
547 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fukuoka
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 1,612,392 | #6 |
| Kitakyushu | 940,978 | #14 |
| Kurume | 303,579 | #78 |
| Ōmuta | 131,974 | #202 |
| Iizuka | 126,364 | #211 |
| Kasuga | 111,023 | #247 |
| Chikushino-shi | 103,311 | #262 |
| Ōnojō | 102,085 | #266 |
Cities near Hirokawa
- Chikugo48,827 people · ~7 km away
- Kurume303,579 people · ~9 km away
- Yame60,608 people · ~9 km away
- Setakamachi-takayanagi23,985 people · ~13 km away
- Nakatsukuma25,511 people · ~14 km away
- Tosu74,196 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hirokawa?
Hirokawa has a population of 19,969 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1065 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hirokawa in?
Hirokawa is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
Is Hirokawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 881 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.