Hita Population 2026

Hita has a population of 64,874, making it the #430 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 150× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,874

Rank in Japan

#430

Coordinates

33.32°N, 130.94°E

~90 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

844 km

524 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
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713
Mie	33,695	#758

Cities near Hita

Ukiha27,981 people · ~18 km away
Tsukawaki18,371 people · ~21 km away
Asakura50,273 people · ~23 km away
Tanushimarumachi-toyoki21,156 people · ~24 km away
Kami35,473 people · ~28 km away
Amagi42,312 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hita?

Hita has a population of 64,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #430 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hita in?

Hita is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Hita the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 844 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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