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Largest Cities in Hokkaido

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Hokkaido

1 Sapporo 1,973,832
2 Asahikawa 333,530
3 Hakodate 275,730
4 Tomakomai 174,806
5 Kushiro 167,875
6 Obihiro 166,536
7 Ebetsu 133,953
8 Kitami 119,135
9 Otaru 115,333
10 Chitose 97,950
11 Muroran 96,197
12 Iwamizawa 85,107
13 Eniwa 70,331
14 Kitahiroshima 58,918
15 Ishikari 58,755
16 Noboribetsu 46,391
17 Hokuto 46,083
18 Takikawa 45,131
19 Otofuke 44,235
20 Kamiiso 38,098
21 Abashiri 35,759
22 Date 34,898
23 Wakkanai 33,869
24 Nemuro 31,223
25 Bibai 29,028
26 Nayoro 27,282
27 Makubetsu 26,610
28 Rumoi 26,454
29 Fukagawa 26,152
30 Shimo-furano 25,872
31 Sarubetsu 25,766
32 Nakashibetsu 24,014
33 Mombetsu 22,983
34 Motomachi 22,972
35 Shizunai-furukawachō 22,436
36 Shibetsu 21,744
37 Furano 21,131
38 Sunagawa 20,102
39 Minamishibetsuchō 19,794
40 Engaru 19,241
41 Ashibetsu 19,108
42 Yoichi 18,993
43 Memuro-minami 18,048
44 Shiraoi 17,759
45 Tōbetsu 16,694
46 Yakumo 15,826
47 Kutchan 15,816
48 Higashimorichō 14,338
49 Akabira 14,214
50 Iwanai 13,210
51 Urakawa 12,800
52 Honmachi 11,897
53 Monbetsu-honchō 11,279
54 Kuriyama 11,272
55 Biei 10,374
56 Kami-furano 10,348
57 Naganuma 10,289
58 Higashikagura 10,127
59 Shimizu 9,784
60 Akkeshi 8,922
61 Esashi 8,578
62 Tōyako-onsemmachi 8,442
63 Abira 8,323
64 Higashikawa 8,314
65 Kamiyūbetsu Tonden Shigaichi 8,270
66 Mikasa 8,040
67 Shiranuka 7,972
68 Mukawa 7,651
69 Teshikaga 7,631
70 Ozora 7,430
71 Setana 7,398
72 Haboro 7,338
73 Yūbari 7,334
74 Horomui 7,319
75 Shibecha 7,230
76 Hiroo 7,182
77 Ashoro 7,150
78 Ikeda 6,933
79 Kamihonbetsu 6,618
80 Takasu 6,567
81 Kikusuichō 6,484
82 Tōma 6,319
83 Shintoku 6,285
84 Matsumae 6,260
85 Shihoro 5,848
86 Kozawa 5,772
87 Niikappu 5,696
88 Oshamambe 5,694
89 Naie 5,664
90 Hamanaka-sakuraminami 5,507
91 Yuni 5,426
92 Taiki 5,420
93 Rausu 5,395
94 Biratori 5,305
95 Kamikawa 5,294
96 Shikaoi 5,266
97 Utashinai 5,162
98 Kaminokuni 5,161
99 Niseko 5,074
100 Imagane 5,072

The largest cities in Hokkaido represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Sapporo leads with a population of 1,973,832, followed by Asahikawa and Hakodate. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 12 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Sapporo's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 13,210 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,925,773.

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