Hōfu Population 2026
Hōfu has a population of 116,925, making it the #232 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Yamaguchi. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,925
Rank in Japan
#232
Coordinates
34.05°N, 131.57°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
763 km
474 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yamaguchi
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Shimonoseki | 265,684 | #91 |
| Yamaguchi | 193,966 | #126 |
| Ube | 173,733 | #142 |
| Shūnan | 149,632 | #171 |
| Iwakuni | 129,125 | #208 |
| Tokuyama | 101,133 | #269 |
| Sanyōonoda | 60,326 | #462 |
| Kudamatsu | 55,887 | #501 |
Cities near Hōfu
FAQ
What is the population of Hōfu?
Hōfu has a population of 116,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #232 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Hōfu in?
Hōfu is located in Yamaguchi, Japan.
Is Hōfu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 763 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.