Kitahiroshima Population 2026
Kitahiroshima has a population of 58,918, making it the #476 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hokkaido. It is about 165× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,918
Rank in Japan
#476
Coordinates
42.98°N, 141.57°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
826 km
513 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hokkaido
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FAQ
What is the population of Kitahiroshima?
Kitahiroshima has a population of 58,918 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #476 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Kitahiroshima in?
Kitahiroshima is located in Hokkaido, Japan.
Is Kitahiroshima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 826 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.