Hachiōji Population 2026
Hachiōji has a population of 579,355, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Tokyo. Roughly 0.5% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
579,355
Rank in Japan
#26
Coordinates
35.66°N, 139.32°E
~127 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
33 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tokyo
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 9,733,276 | #1 |
| Ōta | 748,081 | #18 |
| Katsushika | 453,093 | #39 |
| Machida | 431,079 | #42 |
| Kita | 332,140 | #70 |
| Fuchū | 262,790 | #92 |
| Minato City | 260,486 | #94 |
| Chōfu | 242,614 | #101 |
Cities near Hachiōji
FAQ
What is the population of Hachiōji?
Hachiōji has a population of 579,355 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hachiōji in?
Hachiōji is located in Tokyo, Japan.
Is Hachiōji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 33 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.