Hirakata Population 2026

Hirakata has a population of 406,331, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Osaka. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

406,331

Rank in Japan

#49

Coordinates

34.81°N, 135.65°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

380 km

236 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osaka

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Osaka	2,753,862	#3
Sakai	826,161	#15
Higashiosaka	493,940	#32
Toyonaka	401,558	#51
Suita	385,567	#53
Takatsuki	354,468	#64
Ibaraki	287,730	#82
Yao	273,213	#86

Cities near Hirakata

Katano75,033 people · ~4 km away
Takatsuki354,468 people · ~5 km away
Neyagawa238,549 people · ~6 km away
Settsu87,456 people · ~6 km away
Minase30,927 people · ~7 km away
Ibaraki287,730 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hirakata?

Hirakata has a population of 406,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hirakata in?

Hirakata is located in Osaka, Japan.

Is Hirakata the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 380 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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