Ōdate Population 2026

Ōdate has a population of 69,237, making it the #403 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Akita. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 141× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,237

Rank in Japan

#403

Coordinates

40.27°N, 140.56°E

~66 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo

Distance to capital (Tokyo)

515 km

320 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akita

City	Population	Rank in Japan
Akita	307,672	#75
Daisen	91,143	#304
Yokote	85,555	#321
Yurihonjō	76,077	#365
Noshiro	52,283	#529
Yuzawa	44,346	#613
Ōmagari	38,805	#688
Hanawa	36,925	#705

Cities near Ōdate

Kita-Akita31,504 people · ~16 km away
Takanosu20,542 people · ~17 km away
Hanawa36,925 people · ~22 km away
Hirakawa30,938 people · ~35 km away
Hirosaki168,739 people · ~36 km away
Kuroishi38,615 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ōdate?

Ōdate has a population of 69,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #403 biggest city in Japan.

What region is Ōdate in?

Ōdate is located in Akita, Japan.

Is Ōdate the capital of Japan?

No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 515 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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