Ōita Population 2026

Ōita has a population of 477,715, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Oita. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

477,715

Rank in Japan

#35

Coordinates

33.23°N, 131.60°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

790 km

491 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Beppu	122,643	#220
Nakatsu	84,701	#326
Tsurusaki	76,968	#359
Saiki	66,851	#420
Hita	64,874	#430
Yokkaichi	52,771	#524
Usuki	36,158	#713
Mie	33,695	#758

Cities near Ōita

Tsurusaki76,968 people · ~9 km away
Beppu122,643 people · ~11 km away
Hiji28,524 people · ~17 km away
Kitsuki27,999 people · ~21 km away
Yufu32,772 people · ~21 km away
Usuki36,158 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ōita?

Ōita has a population of 477,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Ōita in?

Ōita is located in Oita, Japan.

Is Ōita the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 790 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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