Prefecture of Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 12,059,237 people, it is the 1st largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Tokyo gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Tokyo is lead by Yoichi Masuzoeand is based in the prefecture capital of Tokyo (Population: 8,336,599).
The most populous cities in Tokyo are: Tokyo (Population: 8,336,599), Hachioji (Population: 579,399), Machida (Population: 399,969), Chofugaoka (Population: 212,977), Nishi-Tokyo-shi (Population: 195,164).
Tokyo Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_13 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Tokyo (Population: 8,336,599) |
| Head of Government | Yoichi Masuzoe |
| Total Population | 12,059,237 |
| Total Area | 2,187 sq km (844 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 5,514.1 sq km (14,281.3 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.