Hirado Population 2026

Hirado has a population of 31,192, making it the #812 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Nagasaki. It is about 312× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,192

Rank in Japan

#812

Coordinates

33.37°N, 129.55°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

963 km

598 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nagasaki

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Nagasaki	409,118	#48
Sasebo	243,223	#99
Isahaya	135,546	#193
Ōmura	95,397	#286
Obita	45,293	#604
Shimabara	43,338	#627
Minamishimabara	42,330	#644
Unzen	41,096	#659

Cities near Hirado

Matsuura23,566 people · ~14 km away
Sasebo243,223 people · ~27 km away
Imarichō-kō57,940 people · ~32 km away
Arita19,010 people · ~38 km away
Karatsu117,663 people · ~40 km away
Saikai26,275 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hirado?

Hirado has a population of 31,192 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #812 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hirado in?

Hirado is located in Nagasaki, Japan.

Is Hirado the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 963 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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