Prefecture of Miyagi, Japan

Location of prefecture of Miyagi on a map

Miyagi is a prefecture found in the nation of Japan. Home to 2,365,204 people, it is the 15th largest division in Japan in terms of population.

Miyagi gained its current status as a prefecture in the year 1868. The government of Miyagi is lead by Yoshihiro Muraiand is based in the prefecture capital of Sendai (Population: 1,063,103).

The most populous cities in Miyagi are: Sendai-shi (Population: 1,063,103), Sendai (Population: 1,063,103), Ishinomaki (Population: 117,233), Furukawa (Population: 76,312), Shiogama (Population: 59,526).

Miyagi Prefecture - Quick Facts

Country Japan
Region Type Prefecture
ISO Code JP_04
Time Zone JST
Year of Establishment 1868
Capital Sendai-shi (Population: 1,063,103)
Head of Government Yoshihiro Murai
Total Population 2,365,204
Total Area 7,285 sq km (2,813 sq miles)
Population Density 324.7 sq km (840.9 sq miles)