Prefecture of Ibaraki, Japan
Ibaraki is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 2,985,424 people, it is the 11th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Ibaraki gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Ibaraki is lead by Masaru Hashimotoand is based in the prefecture capital of Mito (Population: 246,538).
The most populous cities in Ibaraki are: Mito-shi (Population: 246,538), Hitachi (Population: 186,307), Tsukuba (Population: 175,589), Hitachi-Naka (Population: 156,811), Katsuta (Population: 155,968).
Ibaraki Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_08 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Mito-shi (Population: 246,538) |
| Head of Government | Masaru Hashimoto |
| Total Population | 2,985,424 |
| Total Area | 6,096 sq km (2,354 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 489.7 sq km (1,268.4 sq miles) |