Himi Population 2026

Himi has a population of 43,995, making it the #619 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Toyama. It is about 221× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,995

Rank in Japan

#619

Coordinates

36.85°N, 136.98°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

275 km

171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Toyama

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Toyama	415,844	#46
Takaoka	170,077	#147
Imizu	90,742	#305
Himimachi	54,510	#510
Tonami	48,659	#566
Nanto-shi	47,976	#580
Nanto	47,976	#581
Uozu	45,848	#602

Cities near Himi

Himimachi54,510 people · ~1 km away
Nishishinminato35,994 people · ~11 km away
Takaoka170,077 people · ~11 km away
Imizu90,742 people · ~15 km away
Hitoto16,540 people · ~17 km away
Hakui24,529 people · ~18 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Himi?

Himi has a population of 43,995 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #619 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Himi in?

Himi is located in Toyama, Japan.

Is Himi the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 275 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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