Hiroshima Population 2026
Hiroshima has a population of 1,200,754, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. Roughly 1.0% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 8.1× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,200,754
Rank in Japan
#11
Coordinates
34.40°N, 132.45°E
~16 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
674 km
419 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiroshima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuyama | 468,812 | #36 |
| Kure | 214,592 | #114 |
| Higashihiroshima | 196,608 | #123 |
| Onomichi | 131,170 | #205 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
| Miyoshi | 53,616 | #516 |
Cities near Hiroshima
FAQ
What is the population of Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a population of 1,200,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hiroshima in?
Hiroshima is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Hiroshima the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 674 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.