Hōjō Population 2026

Hōjō has a population of 27,992, making it the #876 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Ehime. It is about 348× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,992

Rank in Japan

#876

Coordinates

33.98°N, 132.78°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

659 km

409 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ehime

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Matsuyama	511,192	#30
Shinagawa	422,488	#44
Imabari	170,986	#146
Niihama	123,059	#219
Saijō	104,791	#259
Shikokuchūō	82,754	#338
Uwajima	70,809	#393
Ōzu	40,575	#666

Cities near Hōjō

Matsuyama511,192 people · ~15 km away
Masaki-chō30,548 people · ~22 km away
Tōon33,903 people · ~23 km away
Haramachi20,480 people · ~23 km away
Imabari170,986 people · ~23 km away
Iyo35,133 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hōjō?

Hōjō has a population of 27,992 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #876 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Hōjō in?

Hōjō is located in Ehime, Japan.

Is Hōjō the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 659 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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