Hagi Population 2026
Hagi has a population of 44,626, making it the #610 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. It is about 218× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,626
Rank in Japan
#610
Coordinates
34.40°N, 131.42°E
~31 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
767 km
476 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Hōfu | 116,925 | #232 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
Cities near Hagi
- Nagato32,519 people · ~20 km away
- Yamaguchi193,966 people · ~25 km away
- Mine23,247 people · ~30 km away
- Ogōri-shimogō23,516 people · ~33 km away
- Hōfu116,925 people · ~41 km away
- Sanyōonoda60,326 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hagi?
Hagi has a population of 44,626 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #610 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hagi in?
Hagi is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Hagi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 767 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.