Ashiya Population 2026
Ashiya has a population of 93,922, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hyōgo. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 104× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,922
Rank in Japan
#293
Coordinates
34.73°N, 135.30°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
413 km
256 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hyōgo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe | 1,525,152 | #8 |
| Himeji | 530,495 | #28 |
| Nishinomiya | 485,587 | #33 |
| Amagasaki | 459,593 | #38 |
| Akashi | 303,601 | #77 |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi | 271,634 | #87 |
| Takarazuka | 226,432 | #110 |
| Itami | 198,138 | #122 |
Cities near Ashiya
- Nishinomiya485,587 people · ~3 km away
- Takarazuka226,432 people · ~9 km away
- Amagasaki459,593 people · ~10 km away
- Itami198,138 people · ~11 km away
- Kobe1,525,152 people · ~12 km away
- Kawanishi155,165 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashiya?
Ashiya has a population of 93,922 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Ashiya in?
Ashiya is located in Hyōgo, Japan.
Is Ashiya the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 413 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.