Takehara Population 2026
Takehara has a population of 30,506, making it the #826 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Hiroshima. It is about 319× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,506
Rank in Japan
#826
Coordinates
34.34°N, 132.92°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
635 km
394 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 |
| Onomichi | 131,170 | #205 |
| Hatsukaichi | 114,173 | #238 |
| Mihara | 90,573 | #306 |
| Gion | 68,713 | #408 |
Cities near Takehara
FAQ
What is the population of Takehara?
Takehara has a population of 30,506 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #826 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Takehara in?
Takehara is located in Hiroshima, Japan.
Is Takehara the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 635 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.