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Akashi overview
Akashi (orange) and the other large cities of Japan
Akashi lies in Hyōgo in Japan at 34.66°N, 135.01°E, about 37 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Yokkaichi (305,424) and larger than Aomori (298,394). The largest city in Japan is Tokyo with 9,733,276 people; the capital, Tokyo, has 9,733,276.
The national capital, Tokyo, is about 441 km away; the nearest large city is Kobe, 17 km from Akashi.
Japan as a whole has a live population of 122,222,547 (-0.6% a year) and ranks #12 of 238 countries — see the Japan population page for the full statistics and the Japan atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Akashi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe Hyōgo | 17 km | 1,525,152 |
| Kakogawachō-honmachi Hyōgo | 21 km | 271,634 |
| Nishinomiya Hyōgo | 30 km | 485,587 |
| Sandachō Hyōgo | 32 km | 132,858 |
| Himeji Hyōgo | 33 km | 530,495 |
| Takarazuka Hyōgo | 36 km | 226,432 |
| Amagasaki Hyōgo | 38 km | 459,593 |
| Itami Hyōgo | 39 km | 198,138 |
Largest cities in Japan
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Akashi?
Akashi has about 303,601 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Akashi the capital of Japan?
No. The capital of Japan is Tokyo (9,733,276 people), about 441 km away. Akashi is the 57th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Akashi compared with the rest of Japan?
Its 303,601 residents are 0.2% of the 122,222,547 people living in Japan today. Tokyo is larger with 9,733,276 people.
Where is Akashi?
In Hyōgo, Japan, at latitude 34.66 and longitude 135.01, 37 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Kobe (17 km), Kakogawachō-honmachi (21 km), Nishinomiya (30 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Akashi Population 2026 — Japan. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/japan/akashi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/japan/akashi/">Akashi Population 2026 — Japan</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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