Hirosaki Population 2026
Hirosaki has a population of 168,739, making it the #150 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,739
Rank in Japan
#150
Coordinates
40.59°N, 140.47°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
550 km
342 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aomori
Cities near Hirosaki
- Hirakawa30,938 people · ~8 km away
- Kuroishi38,615 people · ~11 km away
- Namioka20,681 people · ~16 km away
- Goshogawara53,576 people · ~24 km away
- Tsugaru30,934 people · ~24 km away
- Shimokizukuri18,907 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hirosaki?
Hirosaki has a population of 168,739 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #150 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hirosaki in?
Hirosaki is located in Aomori, Japan.
Is Hirosaki 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.