Hachinohe Population 2026
Hachinohe has a population of 239,046, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
239,046
Rank in Japan
#105
Coordinates
40.50°N, 141.50°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
558 km
347 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aomori
Cities near Hachinohe
- Hitokawame24,273 people · ~16 km away
- Hakurōmachi16,042 people · ~17 km away
- Nanaku16,809 people · ~22 km away
- Misawa42,805 people · ~23 km away
- Ōno15,091 people · ~26 km away
- Towada60,697 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hachinohe?
Hachinohe has a population of 239,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hachinohe in?
Hachinohe is located in Aomori, Japan.
Is Hachinohe the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 558 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.