Hōshakuji Population 2026
Hōshakuji has a population of 29,229, making it the #849 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tochigi. It is about 333× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,229
Rank in Japan
#849
Coordinates
36.63°N, 139.98°E
~163 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tochigi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Utsunomiya | 518,757 | #29 |
| Oyama | 167,647 | #152 |
| Tochigi | 159,056 | #161 |
| Ashikaga | 144,746 | #177 |
| Sano | 117,669 | #229 |
| Nasushiobara | 115,794 | #234 |
| Kanuma | 94,903 | #288 |
| Mooka | 78,720 | #347 |
Cities near Hōshakuji
- Ujiie30,366 people · ~6 km away
- Sakura44,712 people · ~10 km away
- Utsunomiya518,757 people · ~12 km away
- Karasuyama18,488 people · ~15 km away
- Nasukarasuyama24,875 people · ~16 km away
- Ogawa15,215 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hōshakuji?
Hōshakuji has a population of 29,229 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #849 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hōshakuji in?
Hōshakuji is located in Tochigi, Japan.
Is Hōshakuji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 108 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.