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Hakodate, Hokkaido

Japan

Provincial capital41.7758° N, 140.7367° E

Hakodate is a provincial capital in Hokkaido, Japan. The recorded population is 275,730.

Population275,730
ProvinceHokkaido
Coordinates41.7758° N, 140.7367° E
CountryJapan
Rank in Japan#96 of 50,799

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About Hakodate

At coordinates 41.78° N, 140.74° E, Hakodate lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Hokkaido in Japan.

Hakodate has 275,730 inhabitants, making it the #96 most populated locality in Japan out of 50,799 registered.

Cities in Hokkaido

The Hokkaido region of Japan is home to Hakodate and other cities such as Sapporo, Asahikawa, Tomakomai. Hakodate has 275,730 inhabitants.

Sapporo1,973,832Asahikawa333,530Tomakomai174,806Kushiro167,875Obihiro166,536Ebetsu133,953Kitami119,135Otaru115,333Chitose97,950Muroran96,197

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Hakodate includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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ShinkawachōCity
0.1 km
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ChitosechōCity
0.3 km
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MatsukazechōCity
0.5 km
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KamishinkawachōCity
0.5 km
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TakamorichōCity
0.6 km
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ŌmorichōCity
0.6 km
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HorikawachōCity
0.6 km
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ŌnawachōCity
0.7 km
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WakamatsuchōCity
0.7 km
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UgaurachōCity
0.8 km
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KaiganchōCity
0.8 km
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ShinonomechōCity
0.8 km
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NakajimachōCity
0.9 km
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MatsukawachōCity
1.1 km
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ChiyogadaichōCity
1.2 km
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AsahichōCity
1.2 km
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ŌtemachiCity
1.3 km
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MatobachōCity
1.3 km
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HinodechōCity
1.3 km
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MiyamaechōCity
1.5 km

Universities in Hakodate

Hakodate is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Future University Hakodate2000——
Hakodate Otani College1888——
Hakodate University1938——
National Institute of Technology, Hakodate College1962Public—
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Largest cities in Japan

#1 Tokyo9,733,276#2 Yokohama3,777,491#3 Osaka2,753,862#4 Nagoya2,332,176#5 Sapporo1,973,832
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hakodate?

Hakodate has a population of 275,730. It ranks #96 in Japan by population.

What province or state is Hakodate in?

Hakodate is located in Hokkaido, Japan.

Where is Hakodate located?

Hakodate is located at coordinates 41.78° N, 140.74° E in Hokkaido, Japan.

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