Higashiosaka Population 2026

Higashiosaka has a population of 493,940, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 0.4% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Higashiosaka (capital Tokyo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

493,940

Rank in Japan

#32

Coordinates

34.67°N, 135.58°E

~6 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

390 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osaka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Osaka	2,753,862	#3
Sakai	826,161	#15
Hirakata	406,331	#49
Toyonaka	401,558	#51
Suita	385,567	#53
Takatsuki	354,468	#64
Ibaraki	287,730	#82
Yao	273,213	#86

Cities near Higashiosaka

Yao273,213 people · ~6 km away
Daitō119,367 people · ~6 km away
Moriguchi143,096 people · ~8 km away
Kadoma131,727 people · ~8 km away
Osaka2,753,862 people · ~8 km away
Kashihara79,058 people · ~10 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Higashiosaka?

Higashiosaka has a population of 493,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Higashiosaka in?

Higashiosaka is located in Osaka, Japan.

Is Higashiosaka the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 390 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.

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