Onomichi Population 2026
Onomichi has a population of 131,170, making it the #205 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. Roughly 0.1% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 74× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,170
Rank in Japan
#205
Coordinates
34.42°N, 133.20°E
~52 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
607 km
377 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hiroshima
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima | 1,200,754 | #11 |
| Fukuyama | 468,812 | #36 |
| Kure | 214,592 | #114 |
| Higashihiroshima | 196,608 | #123 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
| Miyoshi | 53,616 | #516 |
Cities near Onomichi
FAQ
What is the population of Onomichi?
Onomichi has a population of 131,170 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #205 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Onomichi in?
Onomichi is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Onomichi the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 607 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.