Hirakawa Population 2026

Hirakawa has a population of 30,938, making it the #819 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 315× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,938

Rank in Japan

#819

Coordinates

40.59°N, 140.57°E

~46 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

550 km

342 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aomori

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Aomori	298,394	#79
Hachinohe	239,046	#105
Hirosaki	168,739	#150
Towada	60,697	#458
Mutsu	56,244	#500
Goshogawara	53,576	#517
Misawa	42,805	#636
Kuroishi	38,615	#691

Cities near Hirakawa

Kuroishi38,615 people · ~7 km away
Hirosaki168,739 people · ~8 km away
Namioka20,681 people · ~14 km away
Goshogawara53,576 people · ~27 km away
Tsugaru30,934 people · ~28 km away
Aomori298,394 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hirakawa?

Hirakawa has a population of 30,938 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #819 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hirakawa in?

Hirakawa is located in Aomori, Japan.

Is Hirakawa the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 550 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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