Hachinohe is a city located in the Aomori Prefecture of Japan. It serves as one of the primary urban centers in the region, ranking as the second largest city in Aomori Prefecture by population.
As of December 31, 2025, the city had an estimated population of 212,279 residents living in 109,987 households. The city covers a total area of 305.56 square kilometres (117.98 square miles), resulting in a population density of approximately 695 inhabitants per square kilometre.