Hida Population 2026
Hida has a population of 22,538, making it the #998 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. It is about 432× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,538
Rank in Japan
#998
Coordinates
36.24°N, 137.17°E
~486 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
235 km
146 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Gifu | 402,557 | #50 |
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
Cities near Hida
FAQ
What is the population of Hida?
Hida has a population of 22,538 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #998 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hida in?
Hida is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Hida the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 235 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.