Largest Cities in Hyōgo

Top 49 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Japan · Hyōgo

Largest Cities — Hyōgo

1 Kobe 1,525,152

2 Himeji 530,495

3 Nishinomiya 485,587

4 Amagasaki 459,593

5 Akashi 303,601

6 Kakogawachō-honmachi 271,634

7 Takarazuka 226,432

8 Itami 198,138

9 Kawanishi 155,165

10 Sandachō 132,858

11 Ashiya 93,922

12 Takasago 87,722

13 Toyooka 78,348

14 Miki 75,450

15 Tatsuno 74,316

16 Tanba 62,152

17 Tamba 61,471

18 Kariya 52,015

19 Ono 47,609

20 Minamiawaji 45,489

21 Kasai 42,700

22 Awaji 42,597

23 Sumoto 42,094

24 Katō 40,645

25 Sasayama 40,050

26 Tatsunochō-tominaga 40,011

27 Tamba-Sasayama 39,611

28 Nishiwaki 38,673

29 Shisō 35,639

30 Higashinozoe 33,604

31 Ikaruga 33,477

32 Inami 30,268

33 Kimokawa 29,680

34 Wadayama 28,989

35 Aioi 28,355

36 Yamazakichō-nakabirose 25,115

37 Shirahamachō-usazakiminami 23,180

38 Yabu 22,177

39 Yashiro 21,554

40 Nishitawara 19,377

41 Kajiya 19,261

42 Fukura 18,721

43 Kasumi 16,064

44 Sayō 15,863

45 Kamigōri 15,448

46 Hamasaka 13,318

47 Kamikawa 11,735

48 Amaji 11,231

49 Yonedacho Sendo 6,000

The largest cities in Hyōgo represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kobe leads with a population of 1,525,152, followed by Himeji and Nishinomiya. 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. 13 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. Kobe's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 3,304,428.

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