Higashikagawa Population 2026
Higashikagawa has a population of 28,305, making it the #868 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kagawa. It is about 344× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,305
Rank in Japan
#868
Coordinates
34.21°N, 134.34°E
~59 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
515 km
320 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kagawa
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Takamatsu | 418,994 | #45 |
| Marugame | 109,513 | #250 |
| Mitoyo | 65,713 | #426 |
| Kan’onjichō | 57,438 | #488 |
| Sakaidechō | 57,090 | #492 |
| Shido | 47,003 | #590 |
| Zentsujichó | 31,631 | #802 |
| Hiragi | 26,878 | #897 |
Cities near Higashikagawa
- Awa34,713 people · ~14 km away
- Kamojimachō-jōgejima24,374 people · ~16 km away
- Yakami35,246 people · ~17 km away
- Ishii25,062 people · ~19 km away
- Yoshinogawa38,772 people · ~20 km away
- Shido47,003 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Higashikagawa?
Higashikagawa has a population of 28,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #868 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Higashikagawa in?
Higashikagawa is located in Kagawa, Japan.
Is Higashikagawa the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 515 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.