Hitachi Population 2026
Hitachi has a population of 174,508, making it the #140 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
174,508
Rank in Japan
#140
Coordinates
36.60°N, 140.65°E
~51 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
133 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Hitachi
- Hitachi-ota48,602 people · ~12 km away
- Takahagi27,699 people · ~14 km away
- Funaishikawa35,318 people · ~17 km away
- Ōmiya27,588 people · ~22 km away
- Inada53,502 people · ~22 km away
- Hitachiomiya39,267 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hitachi?
Hitachi has a population of 174,508 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #140 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hitachi in?
Hitachi is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Hitachi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 133 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.