Hitokawame Population 2026

Hitokawame has a population of 24,273, making it the #959 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Aomori. It is about 401× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,273

Rank in Japan

#959

Coordinates

40.64°N, 141.44°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

571 km

355 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 Hitokawame

Misawa42,805 people · ~7 km away
Hachinohe239,046 people · ~16 km away
Hakurōmachi16,042 people · ~17 km away
Towada60,697 people · ~20 km away
Toyota16,428 people · ~21 km away
Nanaku16,809 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hitokawame?

Hitokawame has a population of 24,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #959 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hitokawame in?

Hitokawame is located in Aomori, Japan.

Is Hitokawame the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 571 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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