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Prefecture of Aichi, Japan

Location of prefecture of Aichi on a map

Aichi is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 7,043,235 people, it is the 4th largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Aichi gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Aichi is lead by Hideaki Omuraand is based in the prefecture capital of Nagoya (Population: 2,191,279).

The most populous cities in Aichi are: Nagoya-shi (Population: 2,191,279), Toyohashi (Population: 378,374), Toyota (Population: 362,383), Okazaki (Population: 352,361), Kasugai (Population: 298,589).

Aichi Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country Japan
Region Type Prefecture
ISO Code JP_23
Time Zone JST
Year of Establishment 1868
Capital Nagoya-shi (Population: 2,191,279)
Head of Government Hideaki Omura
Total Population 7,043,235
Total Area 5,154 sq km (1,990 sq miles)
Population Density 1,366.6 sq km (3,539.4 sq miles)
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.

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