Hekinan Population 2026
Hekinan has a population of 72,458, making it the #384 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aichi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,458
Rank in Japan
#384
Coordinates
34.88°N, 136.98°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aichi
Cities near Hekinan
FAQ
What is the population of Hekinan?
Hekinan has a population of 72,458 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #384 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hekinan in?
Hekinan is located in Aichi, Japan.
Is Hekinan the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 262 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.