Hitachi-ota Population 2026
Hitachi-ota has a population of 48,602, making it the #567 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ibaraki. It is about 200× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,602
Rank in Japan
#567
Coordinates
36.55°N, 140.53°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ibaraki
Cities near Hitachi-ota
- Ōmiya27,588 people · ~10 km away
- Funaishikawa35,318 people · ~10 km away
- Hitachiomiya39,267 people · ~11 km away
- Hitachi174,508 people · ~12 km away
- Inada53,502 people · ~13 km away
- Ishitsuka18,097 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hitachi-ota?
Hitachi-ota has a population of 48,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #567 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hitachi-ota in?
Hitachi-ota is located in Ibaraki, Japan.
Is Hitachi-ota the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 122 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.