Prefecture of Nagasaki, Japan
Nagasaki is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 1,516,536 people, it is the 26th largest division in Japan in terms of population.
Nagasaki gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Nagasaki is lead by Hodo Nakamuraand is based in the prefecture capital of Nagasaki (Population: 410,204).
The most populous cities in Nagasaki are: Nagasaki-shi (Population: 410,204), Sasebo (Population: 237,444), Isahaya (Population: 97,371), Omura (Population: 89,918).
Nagasaki Prefecture - Quick Facts
| Country | Japan |
| Region Type | Prefecture |
| ISO Code | JP_42 |
| Time Zone | JST |
| Year of Establishment | 1868 |
| Capital | Nagasaki-shi (Population: 410,204) |
| Head of Government | Hodo Nakamura |
| Total Population | 1,516,536 |
| Total Area | 4,093 sq km (1,580 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 370.5 sq km (959.6 sq miles) |